April 2024

Pharmacist vaccinators have been given the green light to offer several childhood immunisations.

A man has been arrested following an armed holdup at a Christchurch pharmacy, while another offender is being sought for an Auckland robbery reports Natasha Jojoa Burling

AN AUCKLAND pharmacist who stole $126,000 worth of goods from his employer and sold them over four years has asked the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal not to cancel his registration.

Some pharmacist vaccinators are concerned Te Whatu Ora is not doing enough to protect their privacy after a recent data breach.

THERE IS DISAPPOINTMENT fewer children and Māori and Pacific people will qualify for free flu vaccinations this winter.

Canterbury Community Pharmacy Group general manager Aarti Patel has had a long and diverse career. Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to her as she retires

Pharmacists will be the predominant part of the Governmentfunded Comprehensive Primary and Community Team work in the southern part of Tasman district, southwest of Nelson City.

DURING THE ELECTION, the National Party pledged to fund 13 cancer treatments if elected. But New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa understands at least six have already been, or recommended to be, declined or haven’t even been registered with Pharmac for approval. 

Pharmacy technician and manager Alison Hayden enjoys biking, hiking and a morning cuppa. She shares her story with Paulette Crowley

A LAW CHANGE THAT will allow pseudoephedrine cold and flu products to be sold by pharmacists again has taken another step forward.