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University of Auckland researchers have found it is safe to repackage dabigatran capsules in medicine sachets or pill boxes to improve medicines adherence in New Zealand

Any hopes pinned on a funding boost in Budget 2025 to salvage rural after-hours and emergency services have been dashed by “funding constraints” at the national health agency

The Pharmacy Council will proceed with its plan to increase pharmacists’ Annual Practising Certificate fee and disciplinary levy again, despite opposition from the profession

Uncertainty surrounds the future of the $100m National Telehealth Services contract, due to expire in June

ACT Party leader David Seymour has proposed giving $6000 to every New Zealander who opts out of the public health system and takes up private health insurance

Whooping cough cases have decreased, with 91 across the motu for the week ending 17 January, according to ESR data

Prime minister Christopher Luxon has announced the creation of four new Crown research organisations covering bioeconomy, earth sciences, health and forensic science, and advanced technology in his 2025 State of the Nation speech in Auckland today

The whooping cough epidemic took a tragic turn with the death of an infant from the disease over the Christmas period and pharmacies are seeing more demand for whooping cough vaccinations than ever

A New Zealand pharmacy website company has scored a win in the US pharmacy market.  

The Health and Disability Commissioner has ruled against a locum GP who failed to carry out necessary follow-ups with a woman with a rare genetic disorder who reported complications after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. She died four days later