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The evidence for Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) compared with other interventions, such as CBT, is that it is more effective for increasing abstinence. The effectiveness of AA/Twelve Step Facilitation is supported by 27 studies involving 10,565 participants1. Compared with clinical interventions like CBT, manualised AA/TSF shows higher continuous abstinence at 12 months (RR 1.21) with effects sustained to 36 months. For percentage days abstinent, AA/TSF performs similarly at 12 months and better...

Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner with a background in general practice looking for a supportive, community-focused team? At Clevedon Village Medical Centre, we are committed to delivering high-quality primary healthcare to our growing rural and semi-rural community. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our team for 24–40 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate the right candidate. He angitūtanga: The Opportunity We are looking for a qualified and...

PediaSure strawberry 200ml bottle Due to an air freight delay, Abbott is out of stock of PediaSure liquid (strawberry), 200 ml bottle (Pharmacode: 2702762). More stock is due to arrive in New Zealand in mid-late July. > PediaSure strawberry 200 ml bottle: Supply issue Tamsulosin hydrochloride (Tamsulosin-Rex) cap 400 mcg Due to an upcoming supply issue, we're temporarily moving tamsulosin cap 400 mcg to monthly dispensing from 1 August 2026. This is to extend the available supply of...

3 Days per Week/0.6 FTE | $105 per Hour | Fixed-Term Contract Empowering Health. Caring for Community Hauora Health Centre is a progressive, patient-centred general practice committed to delivering high-quality, equitable healthcare to our diverse community. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP3+) to join our team on a minimum six-month contract, working three days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner who enjoys autonomous clinical...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 17 July 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues 17-07-2026 Pharmac Weekly Update to Prescribers in Primary Care Supply issue: candesartan (Candestar) (all strengths) Issues at the supplier's manufacturing site have led to limited supply of the funded brand of candesartan tablets in New Zealand. Pharmac has worked closely with the...

Our latest CPD options for you: A new era of Hepatitis B: Eliminating HBV WEBINAR 21 July, 7.30pm. Ed Gane on how to improve patient outcomes and why a coordinated national strategy is key to advancing viral hepatitis elimination. Register here COVID vaccination and antivirals in 2026 WEBINAR 28 July, 7.30pm. Hasan Bhally on how COVID-19 vaccination reduces severe disease, especially in high-risk groups, and outlines practical community management of acute COVID-19. Register here ...