August 2024

Kia ora.

On 1 July, the Coalition Government reintroduced the $5 prescription fee for most New Zealanders. Zahra Shahtahmasebi checks in with pharmacies to see how they are faring with the change

The University of Auckland School of Pharmacy held its annual white coat ceremony last month. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

IT IS THE END of an era for Life Pharmacy Pakuranga in east Auckland as it closes its doors after five decades.

With Woolworths withdrawing its appeal of last year’s High Court ruling on pharmacy ownership, Medsafe is proceeding with changes to pharmacy licencing requirements. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

PHARMACY SECTOR representatives have told Te Whatu Ora that the 2.51 per cent funding increase it plans to offer community pharmacies this year is unacceptable and inadequate.

Pharmacists and pharmacy owners were outraged by cuts to the pharmacy COVID-19 antivirals service. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

THE MINISTRY of Health is seeking applicants to join the Pharmacy Council board ahead of Arthur Bauld’s departure as chair.

Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to Natalie Gauld about her fundraising efforts for motor neurone disease

A WAITAKI PHARMACY was burgled at knifepoint last month.