Ministry of Health

Fewer DHBs, PHOs no longer compulsory and DHBs managing primary care networks – these are among the recommendations out today in the Simpson report that could now lead to the biggest shake up in the health sector in a generation

The Government has revealed $18 million in funding will go to 365 "critical" community pharmacies as part of a $92.6 million package, but details - such as what constitutes a "critical" community pharmacy and how the financial support will be allocated- remain unclear

The pandemic response and politics have slowed progress on implementing the Waitangi Tribunal’s report on primary healthcare, says claimant Lady Tureiti Moxon, managing director of Te Kōhao Health 

Figures released by the Ministry of Health show pharmacist vaccinators have massively outdone themselves in the number of vaccines they delivered to New Zealand’s vulnerable populations so far this year. 

The Ministry of Health has appointed Billy (William) Allan to the role of pharmacy manager, replacing Trish Farrelly who left to join Green Cross Health as manager of the professional services team for the pharmacy division in February, after five years in the role

The relaxation of a requirement for pharmacies to collect the original copy of faxed prescriptions has been extended to the end of June and is likely to continue for longer

Following the influenza vaccine “debacle”, GP leaders are calling for exclusive early-season general practice access to the vaccine for at-risk patients 

Medsafe Group manager Chris James confirms the COVID-19 pandemic means there is currently no timeframe for when the natural products legislation will be introduced to Parliament

The relaxation of a requirement for pharmacies to collect the original copy of faxed prescriptions has been extended to the end of June and is likely to continue for longer