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A new poll suggests 86 percent of people support or strongly support keeping prescriptions free. Even those who back the parties that make up the Coalition Government are largely in favour of not reintroducing the charges

Nearly 80 per cent more pharmacists have moved to Australia in the 2022/23 year, compared to the previous year 

A man’s death in Australia has sparked an urgent hospital-level recall in New Zealand for some batches of saline ampoules. The recall is much wider across the Tasman 

Under the health reforms the landscape of primary care is changing, with new roles such as health coaches emerging in general practice, pharmacies and beyond. Paulette Crowley looks at how pharmacists fit into the picture

New versions of two Covid-19 vaccines are up for approval by Medsafe

An urgent hospital-level recall has been issued for some batches of saline solution because of possible contamination overseas with a bacterium that can cause infections in immunocompromised people 

Medsafe has pushed the pause button on a trial of pharmacy e-lockers in Auckland.

An online telehealth provider under investigation by Medsafe for violating advertising rules does not offer online details about the individuals conducting its virtual consultations

Community pharmacy profits have taken a hit, mainly due to less COVID-19 funding, and smaller pharmacies are struggling as pharmacists work harder than ever

A firewall glitch saw the New Zealand ePrescription Service grind to a halt last Friday morning, leaving many e-prescriptions stuck in limbo between general practices and pharmacies