Ministry of Health

The draft Therapeutic Products Bill attracted submissions from 438 people and organisations and their feedback is due to be considered by Cabinet in August

More than one million doses of seasonal influenza vaccine have now been distributed and The Ministry of Health is encouraging even more New Zealanders to get vaccinated.

The prospect of medicinal cannabis products being sold on pharmacy shelves may become a reality as early as next year, following last year’s passing of the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Act. 

The pharmacy sector has less than three weeks to have a say on the draft Therapeutic Products Bill, which has the potential to change the way pharmacies are licensed and operated

Canterbury DHB pharmacy staff have called off their planned strike, saying the Christchurch terror attacks have led to a change in priorities

Noise around splitting of dispensing and advice pharmacy roles has reared its controversial head in the draft version of the Therapeutic Products Bill

Refurbished Hamilton pharmacy goes top-of-scope in pharmacy services

A pharmacist has been left scratching his head over a health store at Auckland International Airport being allowed to sell pharmacy-only medicines

The Ministry of Health has taken the unusual step of releasing a draft of the Therapeutic Products Bill to the public. Andi Shirtcliffe, chief advisor pharmacy at the ministry, explains why

The health sector has been stunned and saddened by the sudden death of Stewart Jessamine, a much-loved and respected former Ministry of Health official