Pharmac

Frustration for health professionals who regularly treat young people, as another shortage hits a popular oral contraceptive 

Six industry influencers took to the stage in a Q&A session at the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists’ Association annual conference at the weekend

The reformulation of Dilantin capsules has got some pharmacists hot and bothered because it means an increase in their workload

Pharmac is looking for feedback on a proposal to fund one brand of lamotrigine, instead of three 

A meta-analysis of polypill trials for cardiovascular disease prevention has Auckland professor of general practice Bruce Arroll sold on the idea 

The former vice chancellor of Massey University and senior cabinet minister Steve Maharey has been appointed as chair of Pharmac

Around 50 people attended a public workshop with Pharmac officials yesterday to talk about how the service could improve and current issues within the model

Pharmac has funded a drug that will broaden treatment options for those suffering the most common cause of blindness

Pharmac is inviting people to provide feedback at community meetings in May and June on ways it could do things better

This year, Pharmac is reviewing the way we seek and incorporate the consumer voice in our work, and is asking people about how we could improve input from, or engagement with, them.