Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Associate Minister David Seymour say it’s great news that podiatrists will soon be able to prescribe medicines, meaning patients with painful foot and leg conditions don’t have to make a separate trip to the doctor
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Media release from Shane Reti, minister of health and David Seymour, associate minister of health
Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA) has significant concerns about the quality, nutritional standards and quality controls for the new school lunches programme
Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello and Minister for ACC Matt Doocey have announced today that the Government has invested over $21 million in additional funding into Hato Hone St John
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Media release from Matt Doocey, minister for mental health and Casey Costello, associate minister of health
Since the inception of funded Continued Glucose Monitors (CGM) on October 1, almost 50% of eligible people with Type 1 Diabetes enrolled with practices within the Tū Ora Practice network have received a prescription
The New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Association (NZHPA) strongly supports the extension of pharmacy technician roles beyond traditional functions. Pharmacy technicians are recognised pharmacy professionals who work alongside and in collaboration with pharmacists
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Media release from the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists' Association
A woman’s rights under the Code of Health and Disability Consumers’ Rights were breached by a pharmacist when she dispensed incorrect medication, the Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found
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Media release from the Health and Disability Commissioner
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced a funding boost for Palmerston North ED to reduce wait times and improve patient safety and care, as well as new national standards for moving acute patients through hospitals
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes