Politics

With the election fast approaching and National and ACT gaining support in the polls, the Pharmacy Guild is urging those parties not to bring back prescription fees

NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST medicines exporter, Douglas Pharmaceuticals, has hit out at the Therapeutic Products Bill saying it will create unnecessary red tape for exporters.

The National Party would exempt Community Services Card and SuperGold Card holders, and beneficiaries from the $5 copayment. Pharmacists say they would spend too much time policing the exemptions and not enough explaining how people should take their medicines. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

The National Party would exempt Community Services Card and SuperGold Card holders, and beneficiaries from the $5 copayment. Pharmacists say they would spend too much time policing the exemptions and not enough explaining how people should take their medicines. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

Labour’s winter preparedness plan has excluded half of New Zealand ahead of a tough winter season, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says

The health portfolio shifts into the hands of a medical practitioner in new prime minister Chris Hipkins’ Cabinet reshuffle 

Comments questioning the competency of pharmacists to treat minor ailments have prompted an outraged response from the profession

A leaked document from a Ministry of Health official pleads with the health minister to urgently add 30 professions – including pharmacy – to the immigration Green List 

A LEAKED DOCUMENT from the Ministry of Health identifies pharmacists and technicians among the 30 professions that should urgently be added to the immigration Green List

Two pharmacists-turned-city councillors have successfully defended their seats following the weekend’s local body elections