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Better Health Services And Access Due To Free Prescriptions - Survey

Monday, 13 November 2023, 10:40 am | Mangawhai Pharmacy

Universal fees-free prescriptions have already improved healthcare for all New Zealanders, but National’s planned targeting regime will reverse most of the positive effects, according to a survey of community pharmacists released today. "Community pharmacists ... More >>

Government Urged To Delay Prescription Fees Launch

Thursday, 2 November 2023, 9:18 am | Mangawhai Pharmacy

Pharmacists are calling on the National party to keep prescriptions free for everyone during the current Cost-of-Living crisis, urging them to delay their planned targeted relaunch of the "patient copayment" prescription fee. "Even people ... More >>

Community Pharmacists "Deeply Concerned" As National Refuses To Rule Out Increasing Big Business Control Of Pharmacies

Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 5:53 am | Mangawhai Pharmacy

Two community pharmacist groups are expressing concern that the National Party may seek to open up pharmacy ownership to big business if in government after 14 October, following conversations with political parties. The Independent Community Pharmacy ... More >>

Calls To Extend Free Prescriptions Relief For Cyclone-affected Areas Beyond Next Week

Tuesday, 14 March 2023, 9:40 am | Mangawhai Pharmacy

Health in cyclone-affected areas is currently getting a boost from fees-free prescriptions, and community pharmacists and health workers are keen to see the fee waiver extended beyond its 19 March deadline. "Access to medicines is getting such a lift from ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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