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Kiwis who use codeine-containing medicines to manage strong pain must see their doctor for a prescription to access this medication from Thursday, November 5, 2020

Pharmacy Technician Day (20 October 2020) is a great time to reflect on the important role that pharmacy technicians play within the New Zealand healthcare system

Waitematā DHB is marking Health Literacy Month in October with a new initiative that guides people to reliable, clear online health information

A recent study designed to increase the understanding of methods to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, has confirmed that active ingredients in many leading hygiene products, including New Zealand household disinfectant Glen 20, are >99.9% effective against the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus.

Work by pharmaceutical scientists in Japan has found that the thiazolidinedione troglitazone inhibits internalisation of hepatis B virus 

The Pharmacy Council is easing in the rollout of its new recertification programme and easing existing requirements in recognition of the pandemic workload pressures facing pharmacists

A change to prescribing rules will make it easier for New Zealanders to get the medicines they need, according to both the Ministry of Health and PHARMAC.

More than 40 New Zealand pharmacists have worked together to develop new Choosing Wisely pharmacy recommendations

At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 24 September 2020, the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand amended its rules to allow the appointment of the president of Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā (the Māori Pharmacists’ Association) to its National Executive, in addition to the seven elected members

According to the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand greater utilisation of the pharmacy workforce would improve primary healthcare in New Zealand.