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The ACT Party’s election promise to return pseudoephedrine to pharmacy shelves is one step closer to fruition after the law change passed its first reading at Parliament on 20 February

The Wai 3307 claimants are buoyed by growing support as they prepare for a two-day showdown over the Government’s plan to shut down Te Aka Whai Ora

A population health study released by Te Whatu Ora outlines some of the major gains made in reducing smoking in New Zealand in recent years and flies in the face of the new Government’s plans to roll back the next stage of the smokefree legislation

ACT Party leader David Seymour has heard from pharmacists who are worried about the ban on pseudoephedrine being lifted, but says most people are glad they could have it at their disposal again in future

A former pharmacist who stole over $126,000 worth of goods from his employer and sold them online has been found guilty of most charges laid against him

A pharmacist has been criticised by the deputy health and disability commissioner after she failed to inform a patient of the potential side effects an incorrectly dispensed medication could have during pregnancy

Pharmacist educator Liz Johnstone has retired from the Pharmaceutical Society after nearly 20 years of working full time there and has also shut the door on a 44-year career in community pharmacy

National MP and leader of the House Chris Bishop says next week Parliament will consider legislation under urgency to reintroduce pseudoephedrine products 

Former North Shore pharmacist and All Black Don McKay was farewelled today in Devonport with a service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, where he was christened. Mr McKay passed away on Waitangi Day at the age of 86 after a long battle with ill health