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Christchurch’s Urgent Pharmacy is closing its doors this month after more than 100 years of meeting the public’s after-hours pharmacy needs

From commissioning custom-made bags to reusing stock boxes, pharmacy staff are preparing ahead of the Government’s planned ban of plastic bags. 

New Zealand’s complementary health products group says ongoing delays to long-promised legislation for their sector is stifling business and export growth

The health sector has been stunned and saddened by the sudden death of Stewart Jessamine, a much-loved and respected former Ministry of Health official

Staff at the general practice and pharmacy closest to the Nelson fires remain on alert but are so far unaffected
 

New Zealand’s locums are discussing forming an association to protect their profession’s interests and advise members

Several popular brands of cough medication may become prescription-only or pharmacist-only if a Medicines Classification Committee recommendation comes into force

Kia ora. Welcome. The year 2019 has been under way for only a month but already a lot is going on in the pharmacy sector. 

Kia ora. Welcome. The year 2019 has been under way for only a month but already a lot is going on in the pharmacy sector. 

The impending closure of New Zealand Post’s last remaining PostShops may provide an opportunity for pharmacists seeking to diversify their businesses