Media Releases

Unedited statements from the health sector and beyond

June 2011

New generic ED drug significantly lowers cost

Monday 20 June 2011, 4:12PM

New Zealand’s Douglas Pharmaceuticals will launch Silvasta – a generic of Viagra™, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) today
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NZ dementia numbers hit more than 40,000

Thursday 16 June 2011, 7:25PM

There are currently more than 40,000 people in New Zealand with some form of dementia, according to latest statistics from Home Instead Senior Care (16 June)
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Further research into climate change and infectious diseases needed - Otago University

Monday 13 June 2011, 3:07PM

Much more effort should be made by NZ government agencies and researchers into the possible increase of infectious diseases because of climate change according to latest research from University of Otago says
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Community pharmacists rate their skill levels high: Guild survey

Thursday 02 June 2011, 1:41PM

The good news for patients is that a recent survey conducted by the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand indicates a significant number of community pharmacists rate their average skill levels relatively highly
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