Pharmacies
Pharmacist fears for "the last bastion" of communities
As more and more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs, and EDs. Audio
'Free' prescriptions will have long-term costs - pharmacists
The head of the Pharmacy Guild says community pharmacies are shutting down thanks to the influx of discount chains. Audio
Pharmacists stretched thin distributing vaccine passes
Pharmacists say they are stretched and tired, providing Covid-19 vaccines and passes on top of their usual mahi.
Pharmacies have until end of year to throw out old fax machines
Pharmacies have been given until the end of the year to throw out their old fax machines. By the end of 2020, the machines used daily by some pharmacists need to be replaced with a secure, digital… Audio
New rules on cough medicines could limit access - GPs
Ministry of Health has reclassified several commonly used cough medicines, so they have to be obtained from a pharmacist or with a prescription - not just off the shelf. GPs say that could make… Audio
Are community pharmacies under threat?
What does the future hold for community pharmacies numbered as competiton ramps up from a large Australian super-store chain and Countdown supermarkets? The Australian giant, The Chemist Warehouse… Audio
Pharmacies accused of short-changing employees
Ten Auckland pharmacies are being accused of failing to pay up to 35 workers the minimum wage and holiday pay.
Some contraceptive pills to be available over the counter at ph
Some contraceptive pills will now be available over the counter at pharmacies but Family Planning would like to see nurses able to prescribe the pill as well. Audio
DHB warning over extra pharmacy charges
The Nelson-Marlborough DHB is warning at least nine pharmacies are charging people more for prescriptions than allowed under their contract. Audio
Health board warning over pharmacy charges
The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is warning that some pharmacies in the region are charging people more for prescriptions than is allowed under their contract. Audio
Pharmacy Council moves to change code of ethics over homeopathy
The Pharmacy Council is moving to change its code of ethics to enable pharmacies to continue selling homeopathic products. The Society for Science Based Healthcare formally complained to the council… Audio
