October 2023

Kia ora. 

With Election 2023 looming, we asked the health spokespeople of all the parties that look like they have a shot at getting into Parliament (based on current polling) what they will do for the pharmacy sector

Special Authority prescriptions are creating a bureaucratic nightmare for pharmacists and causing delays in patients getting their medicine. Jonathan Chilton-Towle investigates

A Northland pharmacist believes mayhem will result when she has to tell her customers the minor-ailments scheme (MAS) is over. Meanwhile, a pharmacist in an excluded area says there have been a lot of missed opportunities.

Pharmaceutical Society members and guests said farewell and thank you to outgoing chief executive Richard Townley at the society’s spring function last month.

Paulette Crowley speaks to Ban Quillinchi of Unichem Apollo Pharmacy about leadership and unusual food combinations

THE TWO PHARMACY schools are stepping up efforts to train more pharmacist prescribers as Te Whatu Ora promises 50 extra training places for the role.

A woman with a severe penicillin allergy died after being prescribed Augmentin despite multiple safeguards, including a medical alert necklace and prominent warning notes.

HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS and technicians in New Zealand and Australia have teamed up to share practices, education and knowledge.

Recent research reveals that more asthma exacerbations are being dealt with in the community, with pharmacists helping to manage them, keeping people out of hospital, writes Paulette Crowley