The Notice and the temporary waiver for non-NZePS signature exempt prescriptions will now expire on the 24th of September 2020
Document archives
A collection of reports and documents used as sources and of interest to our readers
Sildenafil Core Requirements plus Heart Diabetes Check Guidance
Monday 29 June 2020, 04:15 PM
Extension of temporary waiver for signature exempt prescriptions to support virtual care in the community
Wednesday 24 June 2020, 03:02 PM
Ministry of Health: Management of personal protective equipment in response to Covid-19
Friday 19 June 2020, 02:15 PM
COVID-19 response – Changes to vaccinator training and vaccinator processes
Thursday 9 April 2020, 04:16 PM
As part of the New Zealand COVID-19 response it is essential that all immunisation vaccinations continue to be delivered with a particular need for influenza vaccinations to be provided as rapidly as possible. There are several vaccination processes that have been amended to enable vaccinations to proceed and be given as safely and efficiently as possible.
Oxygen no longer a requirement for vaccination services
Wednesday 8 April 2020, 02:10 PM
The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) supports the Ministry’s recommendation that portable oxygen is no longer a requirement for vaccination services
New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019–2029
Monday 2 September 2019, 04:30 PM
This comprehensive plan sets us on a path to better cancer prevention, treatment and care in New Zealand over the next 10 years, so that New Zealanders living with cancer have access to high quality care no matter who they are, or where they live.
Consultation document on Annual Practising Certificate Fee for the 2020-21 Practising Year
Thursday 29 August 2019, 03:35 PM
The purpose of this consultation document is to seek pharmacists’ and stakeholders’ views on the comprehensive material provided to better understand and to debate what work the Pharmacy Council (Council) is engaged in, how it is performing, and to provide feedback on the proposed Annual Practising Certificate (APC) fee for the 2020/21 practising year.
Pharmac - Achieving medicine access equity in Aotearoa New Zealand
Tuesday 14 May 2019, 03:44 PM
Enhanced Residential Care Pharmacy Services Metro Auckland District Health Boards’ Consultation (8 October – 30 November 2018)
Monday 29 April 2019, 02:12 PM
Over eight weeks, from 5 October to 30 November 2018, the metro Auckland District Health Boards (DHBs) sought the views of pharmacists, prescribers, Facility managers, other health professionals, sector representatives and consumers on the direction of the proposed Enhanced Residential Care Pharmacy Services