Research

Maternal pertussis vaccination rates are suboptimal in New Zealand but a recent study by Auckland, Canterbury and Waikato researchers has found community pharmacies may be effective at lifting uptake

The New Zealand Medical Journal has been guaranteed three months’ funding while its future ownership is worked out 

If you weigh more than 60kg there’s a good chance you’re not getting enough vitamin C, says researcher Anitra Carr from the University of Otago, Christchurch

Maternal pertussis vaccination rates are suboptimal in New Zealand but a recent study by Auckland, Canterbury and Waikato researchers has found community pharmacies may be effective at lifting uptake

Since Huntly West Pharmacy in the rural Waikato started offering maternal vaccines in 2018, it has vaccinated most pregnant women coming through the doors.

A research paper on the mental health literacy of pharmacists has found pharmacists have good knowledge of mental health conditions and a positive attitude to dealing with mental health but lack confidence in delivering some services 

A survey conducted four years ago is set to be repeated, and researchers are expecting to see a much greater expansion of clinical services.

Medical herbalist and pharmacist Phil Rasmussen reviews the literature on curcumin, a popular ingredient in natural remedies

Auckland pharmacy academic Amy Chan is a recent appointee to the Pharmacy Council. She tells Anna Lee work really isn’t work if you enjoy what you’re doing

There’s a dearth of high-quality studies on medicinal cannabis but plenty of anecdotal evi­dence that medicinal canna­bis works for a range of conditions, says a doctor specialising in the field