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Health officials engage with sector on how to fix workforce crisis
Thursday 1 December 2022, 06:30 AM
he staff needs of pharmacy are now being formally addressed in the health authorities’ Workforce Taskforce [Image: iStock.com – wildpixel]
Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora have begun auditing the pharmacy workforce and recommendations on potential solutions to staffing shortages are expected by next February, writes Paulette Crowley
Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora are due to begin auditing the pharmacy workforce this month, with recommendations on workforce solutions by next year