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Massive Support Across The Political Spectrum To Keep Prescriptions Free For All: Talbot Mills Poll

Monday, 11 December 2023, 8:37 am | Prescription Access Initiative

A new poll shows free prescriptions for all is "one of the most popular policies ever", even as the National Party plans to bring back prescription fees for most people. The Talbot Mills Research poll released today found 86% of New Zealanders ... More >>

"Delighted" Community Pharmacists Welcome Prescription Fee Removal

Thursday, 18 May 2023, 6:11 pm | Prescription Access Initiative

Community pharmacists from the Prescription Access Initiative are delighted the 2023 Budget removes the patient co-payment prescription fee for everybody. "We are crying - we are so delighted, pleased and relieved for our communities - everyone ... More >>

Removing Prescription Fee In Budget "The Obvious Thing To Do": Pharmacists

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 3:47 pm | Prescription Access Initiative

Hopes are high the Government will include the removal of the "patient co-payment" prescription fee in this week’s Budget, says Prescription Access Initiative (PAI) pharmacists, after politicians on both sides of the House publicly supported the ... More >>

Removing Prescription Fee In Budget "The Obvious Thing To Do": Pharmacists

Tuesday, 16 May 2023, 3:46 pm | Prescription Access Initiative

Hopes are high the Government will include the removal of the "patient co-payment" prescription fee in this week’s Budget, says Prescription Access Initiative (PAI) pharmacists, after politicians on both sides of the House publicly supported the ... More >>

Government Prescription Fees Lead To Amputations, Heart Attacks: Pharmacist Survey

Monday, 1 May 2023, 6:17 am | Prescription Access Initiative

An "inhumane" government prescription fee contributes to serious health issues including stroke, heart attack, sight loss, failed kidneys, breathing problems, mental health crises, and amputations, according to a new survey of 150 community ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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