Politics

Whanganui phar mac y owners met with their local MP recently to explain the issues faced by pharmacists in his electorate. They are encouraging pharmacists in other regions to meet with their local MPs and advocate for pharmacy.

While Australia was busy defending the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme against threats from the United States in recent weeks, another issue related to the supply and trade of medicines was flying under the radar

Governments like to boast that “data-driven” policies are the best way to make fair, efficient decisions. They collect statistics, set targets and adjust strategies to suit

Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming Cabinet’s decision to enable medicines to be approved in less than 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions

Whanganui pharmacy owners met with their local MP recently to explain the issues faced by pharmacists in his electorate. They are encouraging pharmacists in other regions to meet with their local MPs and advocate for pharmacy.  

Health minister Simeon Brown, in a speech to yesterday’s NZ Infrastructure Investment Summit, told delegates that Budget 2024 had delivered a $16.68 billion funding uplift over three years

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has welcomed Pharmac’s Acting Chief Executive Brendan Boyle

The Pharmacy Council is seeking nominations for new members, says Associate Health Minister David Seymour

Health minister Simeon Brown has signalled plans to appoint a new board for Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and push for greater decentralisation of services

Letters sent to about 20 general practices and health professionals nationwide warning them of potential legal action for prescribing puberty blockers and other gender-affirming care are not an idle threat, according to former ACT Party MP and Wellington-based lawyer Stephen Franks