Pharmacy Practice

The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand has begun its 2017 National Executive election process

Over 30 tonnes of medical waste - the equivalent of four elephants - has been correctly disposed of thanks in part to to a project that encourages people to return their unwanted medication to pharmacies.

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says a growing number of Kiwis are being supported to manage their blood thinning medication through the Community Pharmacy Anticoagulation Monitoring Service (CPAMS)

Dannevirke pharmacist Tom Ward celebrated his 40th year in business at the start of the month.

Jane dawson, New Zealand’s director of defence health policy, has been recognised with a top international pharmacy prize.

As a part of Pharmacy Today's continued exploration of cultural competency in the pharmacy sector, we talk to pharmacists Steve and Mary Roberts from Ngaruawahia, a significant place for Māori in New Zealand, where they have embraced and been embraced by their local community.

Māori Language Week in September gave the chance for everyone to play a part in revitalising the language, according to linguist Tuwhakairiora (Tu) Williams.  

New Zealanders are being urged to treat their mental health like they do their physical health and get a regular check-up. 

Hospital pharmacist Sandra Edmondson swapped the comfort of her home and job in Christchurch for a role in the hospital pharmacy in Aitutak in the Cook Islands.