‘Not surprised’ thousands of Māori patients missing out on gout meds

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‘Not surprised’ thousands of Māori patients missing out on gout meds

David Hughes 3 CMO Pharmac 2021 [image: supplied by Pharmac]
Pharmac’s chief medical officer David Hughes says pharmacists can play a significant role in improving outcomes for patients with gout
“If young Māori present with joint pain, pharmacists should be encouraging them to talk to their general practitioner about gout as a cause” The