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When COVID-19 testing surged in Auckland two weeks ago, after community transmission was discovered, Labtests was ready – they’ve been doing it for months 

Systemic problems at Hawke’s Bay DHB meant a prisoner in its care missed out on being given his regular blood pressure and antidepressant medications, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found

Atul Mehta summarises COVID-19 supports for businesses which were extended or tweaked this week, including widening eligibility for COVID-19 leave support if people are unable to work 

Australia’s largest pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse has launched a same-day delivery service across the Tasman, and New Zealand is reportedly set to follow

Co-founder and treasurer of the Pacific Pharmacists’ Association, Natalia Nu'u, says understanding and communication is essential to deliver an equitable response during COVID-19

Gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney failure are much more commonly experienced by Māori and Pacific patients while taking non-­steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs than Pākehā, new research says

The Medicines Classification Committee has recommended pharmacists and interns who have successful trained as vaccinators be able to administer the HPV vaccine

Ensuring Pacific communities get up-to-date information during the COVID-19 Auckland lockdown is vital, says chair of South Seas Healthcare 

After months of meetings with pharmacy sector representatives behind closed doors, the country’s DHBs have this morning revealed their new offer to pharmacy owners

Thought you could take a few minutes’ break? Think again. The pharmacy sector has been slammed after Auckland’s return to Alert Level 3 triggered a groundswell of patients stressing, stockpiling and scurrying to their nearest pharmacy to secure supplies