As a result of increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial[1] medicines are becoming ineffective, and health workers and the public are urged to unite to take action
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Media release from Health Quality and Safety Commission
Katikati-based medicinal cannabis firm, Eqalis Pharmaceuticals, have formed a Clinical Advisory Board (CAB) in order to seek advice from key clinicians and ensure decisions they make are focused on medical professional requirements and patient focused care
The Ministry of Health is supporting World Antimicrobial Awareness Week starting tomorrow (18 – 24 November 2020) by helping health professionals educate New Zealanders about the use of antimicrobial medicines
The Community Pharmacy Leaders Forum’s meeting in November considered a CPLF response to the incoming government and a wide range of pressing sector issues
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Media release from the Community Pharmacy Leaders Forum
The second staff member from the Christchurch Managed Isolation Facility who tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday visited the Chemist Warehouse at the South City mall between 3.52pm and 4:03pm on Saturday 30 October.
Health experts are warning new data showing a decline in immunisation coverage could mean thousands of New Zealand infants are unprotected from serious, but vaccine-preventable illnesses
PHARMAC is pleased to announce the launch of He Ako Hiringa, a clinical education provider with the mandate to support primary care clinicians address medicines access equity
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher Nora Parore (Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi) has received a Health Research Council (HRC) Clinical Research Training Fellowship to examine Māori experiences of pharmacists and the health system
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Media release from Victoria University of Wellington
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes