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Enhance your Dermatology Expertise: Join Our Online Session on Saturday, 16 May. Skin conditions are among the most frequent presentations in primary care. This 4-hour webinar brings together top New Zealand dermatology specialists to help you navigate these complexities with confidence. What to expect: Expert-led, primary care–focused updates on recognising and managing common dermatology presentations seen in everyday practice. Practical guidance on diagnosing and treating conditions across...

Conflict in the Middle East Suppliers are working closely with Pharmac to reduce any disruption to people in New Zealand. Where issues arise, we will communicate them on our website and through this email. Conflict in the Middle East: Impact on the supply chain New medicine supply notices Ensure: Pack size change  Ensure powders are changing from 850 g to 800 g. The price remains the same. New Pharmacodes are listed from 1 April. New packs will start arriving during June 2026. Fluconazole...

We are writing to inform you of - Supply issue: Proctosedyl suppository. New alternative listed: Scheriproct suppository. Key messages: The supplier (AFT) has informed Pharmac that due to a delayed shipment that Proctosedyl suppositories are out of stock. Scheriproct suppositories have been listed (funded) on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. Scheriproct suppositories will be available in New Zealand by early April. Ultraproct suppositories have been out of stock for a long period. Pharmac has...

Kia ora This link  will take you to the proposal to award Principal Supply Status for permanent coronary drug-eluting stents to Medtronic New Zealand Limited. A list of products included in the proposal is attached . Pharmac welcomes feedback on this proposal. To provide feedback, please submit it in writing by 4pm Tuesday 28 April 2026  to Sam.Edlund@Pharmac.govt.nz   Ngā mihi, Sam Edlund | Procurement Manager _______________________________________________________________ Pharmac | Te...

Our latest webinars and podcasts for you:  Whole of life protection: A focus on adult vaccination WEBINAR 14 April: Nikki Turner on the importance of adult immunisation as part of comprehensive preventive care in primary practice.  Register here   Redefining insomnia management WEBINAR 21 April: David Cunnington, a specialist sleep physician, will review contemporary insomnia management, including CBT-I, and discuss the role of medications, including lemborexant, a newer agent.  Register here...

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