Papers reveal Pharmac’s cautious approach with new anticoagulant drug
Monday 31 October 2011, 3:59PMPapers released by Pharmac today outline the careful consideration given before funding was approved for the new-generation anticoagulant drug dabigatran (Pradaxa)
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Discovery offers new hope for drug addiction treatments
Monday 31 October 2011, 8:30AMUsers of heroin and other addictive opioids may be spared from distressing withdrawal symptoms in the future thanks to a research breakthrough by University of Sydney scientists
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Party drug's brain tricks explained for first time
Friday 28 October 2011, 8:39AMA researcher at the University of Sydney has for the first time explained how the increasingly common street drug mephedrone affects the brain, helping to explain why it is potentially such an addictive substance
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New study supports benefit of GARDASIL for males
Thursday 27 October 2011, 2:47PMResults of a US study, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), support the growing body of evidence that GARDASIL® helps prevents not just females, but also males from developing certain human papillomavirus (HPV) related pre-cancers, cancers and other disease
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Launch of Tokoroa Rheumatic Fever Prevention Campaign
Wednesday 26 October 2011, 11:08AMOpening address by Tariana Turia, associate minister of health
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Time for New Zealand to step up on health inequities
Wednesday 26 October 2011, 9:51AMIt’s time for New Zealand to become a leader in reducing health inequities, according to health organisations, but we must start with the here and now
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No GSK appeal is good news, says the Guild
Friday 21 October 2011, 4:26PMThe Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand has welcomed a decision by GlaxoSmithKline New Zealand Ltd (GSK) not to pursue an appeal in the High Court over last month’s District Court decision about a faulty medicines recall
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New pharmacist role benefits patients
Thursday 20 October 2011, 10:34AMA demonstration project where pharmacists have taken on a greater role in managing patients on the traditional blood thinning drug Warfarin, has resulted in excellent outcomes for patients and high levels of satisfaction
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Eyeing up regenerative medicine
Wednesday 19 October 2011, 11:51AMThe Auckland Medical Research Foundation (AMRF) is to hold a free public lecture on a topic of growing interest, regenerative medicine
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Pharmacies to the fore at MDHB Health Awards
Monday 17 October 2011, 3:00PMDannevirke’s Wards Pharmacy beat off four other Palmerston North pharmacies for the Pharmacy of the Year Award in the MidCentral District Health Awards on Friday night (14 October)
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Bone disease numbers on the rise
Monday 17 October 2011, 8:21AMA study[1] involving over a million Kiwis reveals that the bone disease osteoporosis - although entirely preventable - is expected to cost New Zealand almost half a billion dollars every year after 2020
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Torbay Health opens doors to new state of the art facility
Tuesday 11 October 2011, 4:09PMA newly refurbished health centre has opened its doors in Torbay offering the latest in primary health care and equipment along with new IT options
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62% Kiwis get advice from pharmacist
Monday 10 October 2011, 4:32PMNearly two-thirds of kiwis are choosing to bypass their GP for medical advice in favour of their local pharmacist
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Key to success in retail - Developing the skills of frontline managers
Monday 10 October 2011, 11:49AMLast year at a forum organised by the Retail Institute, New Zealand’s top retail CEO’s agreed that well trained supervisors and managers are key to retail success and improving productivity in the retail sector
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Medsafe recalls two products with undeclared prescription medicines
Thursday 06 October 2011, 2:23PMDirector-General of Health Kevin Woods today advised consumers to immediately stop taking two products for erectile dysfunction or the enhancement of sexual performance which contain undeclared prescription medicines, citing significant health risks from their use
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First New Zealand certifier of natural cosmetics announced
Tuesday 04 October 2011, 10:25AMBioGro New Zealand Ltd announced today it is the first New Zealand based certifier to provide natural cosmetic certification in Oceania following its recent accreditation as a NATRUE approved
Certifier
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Meningococcal C Facebook Page Launched
Monday 03 October 2011, 4:38PMNorthland DHB’s public health unit has launched a Facebook page to encourage young people to learn more about the meningococcal C immunisation programme
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GPs and pharmacists united on evidence-based medicines
Monday 03 October 2011, 3:19PMGPs and pharmacists agree that the good of the patient and evidence-based medicine should form the basis of all health care advice provided
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Judgement agrees pharmacists have a right to be paid
Monday 03 October 2011, 2:48PMThe Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand Inc has welcomed a court decision in the case between GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd (GSK) and Ian Johnson Pharmacy Ltd (IJPL) over the recall of suspected faulty medication. In the case, the pharmacy sought reasonable payment for services provided on request
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