Pharmacist

Pharmacist prescribers have had the list of drugs they can prescribe expanded for the first time since their role was established. Jonathan Chilton-Towle reports

The most surprising aspect of the Ministry of Health’s expansion of drugs for pharmacist prescribers is that it took nine years to happen, says a leader in the field

A Fulbright award takes clinical pharmacist Jo Hikaka to a prestigious university in the US next year, topping off a full 12 months of awards, fellowships and hefty research grants. She finds time to talk to Anna Lee

A Fulbright award takes clinical pharmacist Jo Hikaka to a prestigious university in the US next year, topping off a full 12 months of awards, fellowships and hefty research grants. She finds time to talk to Anna Lee

A new study has highlighted the “clear safety benefit” of pharmacists being included in a patient’s healthcare team – particularly during any transition of care.

The New Zealand Medical Association is opposing a proposed expansion of the number of medicines pharmacist prescribers can prescribe

Pharmacist prescribers are supporting a petition made by nurse practitioners to reduce restrictions on non-medical prescribers

Pharmacist Natalie Gauld’s newfound fondness for a cryptic crossword is unlikely to surprise anyone: she’s got a penchant for problem solving, a knack for seeking out solutions and she’s unafraid of a real challenge

Appearing before the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal is nerve-wracking enough, but for the vast majority of pharmacists who appear, their name will be publicly connected to their misdemeanours for the rest of their careers. Yet, a new study shows this is not the case for other health professionals. Ruth Brown and Steve Hart report

Pharmacist Natalie Gauld’s newfound fondness for a cryptic crossword is unlikely to surprise anyone: she’s got a penchant for problem solving, a knack for seeking out solutions and she’s unafraid of a real challenge