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Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 27 February 2026. It includes information on:  New updates Resolved Supply Issues Changes to Antiretroviral Dispensing – Effective 1 March 2026 From 1 March 2026, all listed antiretroviral  (community schedule)  treatments will default to 90‑day dispensing and may be prescribed and dispensed accordingly where appropriate.  Improving access to treatments in the...

We are writing to remind you that clomipramine capsules 10mg will be delisted (no longer funded.)   Key Points: The delist date from the Pharmaceutical Schedule is 1 April 2026 Clomipramine 25mg tablets will remain available and listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule Please continue to consider alternative options for patients that require the lower 10mg dose     Please share this information with your colleagues and within your networks. If you have any queries, please contact us at...

We’re consulting on upcoming changes to how the Pharmaceutical Schedule will work. Changes to how the Pharmaceutical Schedule will work  (consultation closes 13 March 2026) New medicine supply notices Pedialyte: Claiming update   Urgent action required: Pharmacies need to check any claims they made for Pedialyte in February 2026. See the website for more details. Ticagrelor (Tab 90 mg)  (Pharmacode: 2638770) The supplier anticipates running out in mid-March. A S29 alternative has been listed...

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We’re seeking NPs for contract roles across the Wellington region to provide weekly rounds to Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities, delivering high-quality care to older patients with complex needs.   You will work closely with onsite nurses and care teams to: Provide excellent clinical care to ARC residents (rest home level care and above).  Complete regular scheduled visits onsite, with key tasks including new admission assessments, acute care, regular examinations, and medication reviews...