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Pharmac Update: Primary Care Prescribers | 28 August 2026 Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 28 August 2026. It includes information on: Discontinuations New updates Resolved Supply Issues Discontinuations Discontinuation: Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) The supplier of the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has notified Pharmac that they will cease supplying it to...

In August 2025, we asked for feedback on a proposal to decline 19 applications. We’re grateful for the feedback we received in response to our consultation. For each of the applications that we received feedback on, we have summarised the theme of feedback we received and our response. Today we’re sharing our decision to keep two applications open and decline 17 applications. Decision to decline inactive applications for the funding of some medicines We understand this outcome may not be...

Pharmac is changing the funded brands of influenza, meningococcal ACWY and pneumococcal vaccines from 2027. Access to funded influenza vaccination will widen to include all children aged 6 months up to their fifth birthday (6-59 months inclusive) from 1 April 2027. Pharmac has also widened access to a vaccine to help prevent people who have already had a serious pneumococcal infection from getting it again. These decisions follow consultation on a proposal arising from the 2025 Request for...

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Eastmed Doctors| Registered Nurse | Part-time 0.6 FTE --- Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can make a real difference, work alongside a supportive team, and enjoy being part of a friendly, community-focused practice? We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our close-knit team in St Heliers. This is a part-time position, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE), with genuine potential for growth. As your role develops, there may be opportunities to increase your regular hours,...

Are you a registered Nurse Practitioner? Do you have current clinical expertise and a completed master's degree in a relevant field? Can you support programme quality, accreditation requirements, and regulatory alignment? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a Clinical Practice Adviser, Nurse Practitioner to join Te Puna Hauora - School of Health. This role is a permanent, part-time position located on the...