Govt adds $11m to drugs budget

Govt adds $11m to drugs budget
Friday 17 May 2013, 9:19AM

Pharmac’s cancer and community medicine budget will rise from $783.6 million this year to $795 million in the year ahead, as a result of the Budget unveiled at Parliament yesterday (16 May)

Positive steps, but Budget doesn’t go far enough –Asthma Foundation

Friday 17 May 2013, 9:36AMPositive steps, but Budget doesn’t go far enough –Asthma Foundation
The Budget has taken some steps in the right direction but it has not gone far enough when it comes to improving the social determinants of health, an asthma expert says

Hard work needed to stay within hospital pharmacy budget

Thursday 16 May 2013, 5:25PMHard work needed to stay within hospital pharmacy budget
Health should count itself lucky to get an increase in this year's Budget, when other areas missed out, president of the New Zealand Hospital Pharmacists Association Lorraine Welman says

Pharmacy prospects arise from budget - CCPG

Thursday 16 May 2013, 5:17PMPharmacy prospects arise from budget - CCPG
The Government’s funding injection into the health sector creates opportunities for pharmacists, according to the Canterbury Community Pharmacy Group

Hohaia sees opportunities for pharmacy

Thursday 16 May 2013, 5:05PMHohaia sees opportunities for pharmacy
The Pharmacy Guild is optimistic about signals the Government is giving out in its Budget 2013 health announcements and believes pharmacists are well placed to be a key part of future health initiatives.
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New campaign encourages health sector to be Open for better care (1)

Health Qaulity and Safety Comission Friday 17 May 2013, 3:25PM

David Russell to oversee independent review

Health Minister Tony Ryall Friday 17 May 2013, 3:24PM

New national patient safety campaign launched

Associate Minister of Health Jo GoodhewFriday 17 May 2013, 12:15PM

Funding for treatment not prevention under National

Green PartyThursday 16 May 2013, 5:47PM

Allergy epidemic impacts over one-third of New Zealanders

Allergy NZ Thursday 16 May 2013, 4:51PM
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Inika's Shopping Channel move strength not threat to pharmacy

Thursday 16 May 2013, 9:49AMInika's Shopping Channel move strength not threat to pharmacy
People will soon be able to purchase Inika cosmetics via a television shopping channel, but the owner says pharmacy retail will benefit from the venture

Natural and effective – not mutually exclusive in make-up

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 3:25PMNatural and effective – not mutually exclusive in make-up
Consumers do not need to compromise the feel or the coverage of their make-up when choosing a natural option, Nude by Nature creative director Clint McDowell says

Probiotics sales keep climbing

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 10:38AMProbiotics sales keep climbing
Sales of natural health products and supplements are booming, even in the face of pressures on the economy

Military shades rule runway

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 11:06AMMilitary shades rule runway
Women could be turning to the military for guidance to be on trend this autumn and winter

Mole checks lead to sun-care advice

Tuesday 14 May 2013, 11:12AMMole checks lead to sun-care advice
Pharmacists offering a mole checking service are getting positive feedback from customers, after receiving their MoleMap assessment results
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