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A Green Bay pharmacy has put itself forward as a safe haven for local children after several recent incidents of suspicious individuals approaching, and in one case, indecently assaulting, children

First Union is seeking feedback on a new pay scale for pharmacy technicians aimed at addressing pay disparity in the profession

Analysts find it hard to see how the Government can shrink DHB deficits while also keeping health services up with growing acute needs 

The draft Therapeutic Products Bill attracted submissions from 438 people and organisations and their feedback is due to be considered by Cabinet in August

Pharmac is lifting restrictions on paracetamol dispensing as the shortage comes to an end

A groundbreaking trial run across 76 New Zealand pharmacies involving 950 patients has found that a honey cold sore treatment is equal but no better than the standard anti-viral ointment

For Phil Godderidge of Taranaki pharmacy was always just the back-up plan

National regulations are needed for nail and beauty salons across the country to ensure appropriate health and safety practices are being employed, say beauty therapy experts 

Official information on non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is changing, to make people more aware of the drugs’ cardiovascular risk 

Whanganui pharmacist Des Healy says pharmacy groups accessing funding for extra services is the way of the future, so he’s helping set one up