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An outpouring of praise and gratitude from leaders across the health sector accompanies the crowning of the entire pharmacy profession as Pharmacist of the Year, writes Ruth Brown

“The unstoppable” Vicky Chan was also named Pharmacist of the Year for 2021. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to her colleagues

Diana Sarfati has been appointed director-general of health and chief executive of the Ministry of Health 

Majority ownership of pharmacies by pharmacists has been retained in a new bill that was presented to Parliament today

The legal showdown between the New Zealand Independent Pharmacists Group, Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health had its third and final day in the High Court at Wellington. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports 

Yesterday, the first PSNZ awards ceremony since August 2019 was held, with much to catch up on in the presentation of medals and certificates

Neville Johnston worked his last shift as a registered pharmacist this week after 63 years on the job

A funding review aimed at improving equity and sustainability in general practice suggests rises of at least 10 per cent for most practices, and more than 34 per cent for high-need practices 

Te Whatu Ora backs a decision by a health official to grant Countdown Pharmacy a contract in Wainuiomata

After the health minister expresses his dislike of profit-making in health, an appointed chair says no one denies a “fair return” to private providers