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Jonathan Chilton-Towle speaks to PSNZ president Michael Hammond about how he is feeling nine months into his presidency and what he sees happening in pharmacy this year

PHARMAC HAS BACKED OFF from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

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.

The APC fee is going up again, reports Jonathan Chilton-Towle

A pharmacy and medical centre in Clevedon, south of Auckland, experienced 36 hours of frustration last week after their internet and landlines were cut off for nearly two days

A pharmacist has been criticised by the Health and Disability Commissioner for failing to conduct proper checks when dispensing a blister pack, resulting in a patient being given the wrong doses of blood pressure medication

PSNZ will pay every pharmacy hosting an international intern this year $2000 out of its own pocket

The 2024 intake for the rural voluntary bonding scheme has missed out on starting the programme in 2024 and they still do not know if their applications will be approved

Pharmac has backed off from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

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