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New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 nearly a week ago, but for the majority of pharmacies not much has changed.  

The relaxation of a requirement for pharmacies to collect the original copy of faxed prescriptions has been extended to the end of June and is likely to continue for longer

Artemisia annua extract, a key ingredient used in the controversial dietary supplement Arthrem, has been classified as a prescription medicine effective today.

Artemisia annua extract is being classified as a prescription medicine from today, following a recommendation from the Medicines Classification Committee (MCC).
 

A newly ordered shipment of flu vaccine tailored for northern hemisphere use will be offered to New Zealanders not at high risk

In interview with New Zealand Doctor, health minister David Clark talks about making the case to finance minister Grant Robertson for a “substantial uplift” in DHB funding

The resumption of health services post-COVID-19 must have an “explicit focus on equity”, says Auckland GP and NHC clinical director Rawiri Jansen 

DHBs the big winner in health budget, with primary care spending unclear

Lifted from Budget 2020, a breakdown of Vote Health

Pharmaceutical Society president Ian McMichael is not surprised Budget 2020 has nothing for pharmacy, and urges health authorities to fund pharmacy to do more for their communities