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Kaikoura GP Chris Henry could well be the new “pinup boy” for rural general practice; his efforts in the aftermath of last November’s earthquake epitomising all that is good in rural practice – adventure, emergency work, a wide scope of practice and good people.

Changes are coming to the Community Pharmacy Services Agreement, but it's not clear whether next year's new contract will be very different from the current model.

The authorities are urging pharmacists to report any health stores or other businesses illegally selling pharmacy-only medicines, in the wake of a widespread scandal uncovered by Pharmacy Today.

Times are changing in pharmacy and opinions are divided on whether a proposed shake-up of ownership rules will be for the better or for the worse. 

Pharmac has suspended sole supply and hospital sole supply status of Metoprolol Succinate, the heart medication at the centre of a nationwide shortage, allowing it to list new brands of the drug.
 

An emergency shipment of metoprolol succinate meant to ease supply pressures on the heart medication has been rendered unusable by exposure to heat on its way to New Zealand.

Good news for users of the heart drug metoprolol succinate after Pharmac announced new listings of the drug, which has been in short supply since the start of the year.  

Government discussion papers confirm the powers that be are going ahead with plans to scrap current rules around pharmacy ownership.

The government won't shed any light on why there has been a delay in the Natural Health and Supplementary Products Bill.