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Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 11 September 2026. It includes information on: New updates Reminders Resolved Supply Issues New updates Widening of Access: rosuvastatin removal of Special Authority From 1 October 2026, rosuvastatin will no longer require a Special Authority for funded access. This means it is open listed and may be prescribed funded to any New Zealander when clinically...

Re: Supply Issue - mirtazapine 30 mg tablets There is a supply issue affecting mirtazapine 30 mg tablets and stock is currently very limited. We are aware that stock availability varies across the country, and some regions may experience temporary out-of-stocks. The next shipment is expected to arrive in New Zealand tomorrow, 22 September 2026. Pharmac is working closely with the supplier and wholesalers to expedite distribution once the shipment arrives. We recognise the clinical...

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen and simplify access to four medicines for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections.Pharmac is proposing to: Fund ceftolozane with tazobactam for people with serious multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Widen access to two medicines, bedaquiline and linezolid, for people with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, which are rare and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections. Widen access to captopril oral liquid for...

Are you an NP based in or around Thames, Whitianga, Paeroa or surrounding areas? We are seeking Nurse Practitioners for contract roles providing weekly rounds to aged residential care facilities. Add variety to your week with regular ARC rounds that fit alongside your existing role. Build meaningful relationships with older adults, enjoy a supportive team and dedicated recruitment support. In surrounding areas? We’d love to hear from you! We have NP opportunities nationwide. Get in touch...

Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 11 September 2026 Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 11 September 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues New updates Supply issue: olanzapine ODT 5 mg tablet (Zypine ODT) There is a supply issue affecting olanzapine ODT 5 mg tablets (Zypine ODT) due to an issue at the manufacturing site. Pharmac previously listed an...

Please see below updates from Pharmac. Funding changes Escitalopram 10mg tablets Reminder of Coversyl change of salt Perindopril erbumine to Perindopril arginine Reminder of discontinuation Epilim tab 100mg crushable 1.Changes to funded Escitalopram 10mg tablets From 1 February 2027, Ipca-Escitalopram 10 mg and 20 mg tablets will be the only funded brands of escitalopram listed (funded) on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. As a result, the currently listed escitalopram (Ethics) brand of...

Leadership role based in Manukau, Tāmaki Makaurau Deliver housing and support solutions for our most vulnerable Extra annual leave + hybrid working model + Inclusive Work Culture Inspire and lead a team to provide housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction in South Auckland LinkPeople | Mō mātou E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides...

Ready for a role where your NP expertise is genuinely valued? Use your skills. Enjoy your autonomy. Build meaningful patient relationships. And work with a team that has your back. If you’re an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a role where you can practise to your strengths and be part of a genuinely collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. We’re a well-established general practice with a team of clinicians who value clinical expertise, professional respect and working...

Join our team and add variety to your week with regular weekly rounds to ARC facilities in New Plymouth. Rounds can complement your existing role, offering a refreshing addition to traditional clinic-based work. Enjoy the autonomy of ARC practice, with the benefit of a supportive team while building meaningful relationships with older adults. Dedicated recruitment support. NP opportunities also available nationwide. Seeking variety or a change, we’d love to hear from you. You will work...

Leadership role based in Manukau, Tāmaki Makaurau Deliver housing and support solutions for our most vulnerable Extra annual leave + hybrid working model + Inclusive Work Culture Inspire and lead a team to provide housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction in South Auckland LinkPeople | Mō mātou E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides us...

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen and simplify access to four medicines for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections.Pharmac is proposing to: Fund ceftolozane with tazobactam for people with serious multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Widen access to two medicines, bedaquiline and linezolid, for people with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, which are rare and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections. Widen access to captopril oral liquid for...

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen access to febuxostat from 1 February 2027 for the treatment of gout in people whose symptoms cannot be adequately controlled with allopurinol, or who can’t tolerate allopurinol. Currently, people must trial both allopurinol and probenecid before becoming eligible for funded febuxostat. Pharmac is proposing to remove the requirement to trial probenecid. This would give patients and clinicians two options for second-line treatment: febuxostat...

We’re writing to remind you that Pharmac is funding a new brand of methylphenidate – Rubifen LA – from 1 October 2026. This decision is part of our work to strengthen supply, provide more treatment options for people with ADHD and narcolepsy and support the prescriber eligibility changes on 1 February 2026 for ADHD stimulant medicines. Supply information We are funding five strengths of Rubifen LA from 1 October 2026. 10 mg and 20 mg strengths are available. 30 mg should be available by the...

At Cambridge Clinic, we provide medical and forensic assessments for people following alleged sexual assault or non-fatal strangulation/suffocation. We're looking for Nurse Practitioners to join our team and develop skills in a unique area of medicine that combines clinical care, forensic practice, and advocacy for patients at a vulnerable time in their lives. The role includes: Participation in a shared roster Trauma-informed history taking Forensic medical examinations Medicolegal report...

Gore Health Ltd is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work in primary healthcare services at Gore Health Centre. This unique role offers the opportunity to provide continuity of care supporting patients and their whanau throughout the care journey. You will use advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and prescribing skills to deliver timely, safe and culturally appropriate care. Primary Care is a team sport and you will work both autonomously and collaboratively. To be successful in...

Clexane: new ERIS safety lock mechanism From September 2026, Clexane injections will change to the ERIS safety lock mechanism. Links to the suppliers’ guides for clinicians and consumers are available on the website. Clexane: new ERIS safety lock mechanism Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50 mg tablet The supplier may run out of Puri-Nethol brand mercaptopurine 50 mg tablets at the end of September. A section 29A alternative has been listed from 10 September 2026. Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50...

Sex, desire and function: Assessment, management and referral WEBINAR 22 September, 7.30pm. Jo Robertson on common sexual concerns presenting in primary care, the role of sex therapy, and when referral is indicated. Register here Epilepsy: Considerations for paediatric, and female patients WEBINAR 29 September, 7.30pm. Lynette Sadleir will cover Paediatric epilepsy, and Ian Rosemergy discusses epilepsy management in women. Register here ADHD insights from confirming diagnoses to...

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Looking for a role that combines professional satisfaction with an incredible lifestyle? At Taupō Health Centre, we are proud to provide high-quality, equitable healthcare to our community – and we would love you to join us. Our clinic is a busy General Practice with an on-site Urgent Care Clinic, caring for approximately for 11,000 enrolled patients, as well as providing care for casual patients. We also provide after-hours support on Saturdays and Public Holidays on a rostered basis in...