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We are writing to update you on two issues. Discontinuations Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Supply Issue Dapsone tab 25mg 1.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 New Zealand from 1 December 2026. While stock may remain available within the supply chain for a period after this date, Pharmac intends to delist (no longer fund)...

About Evolution Healthcare Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of innovative, high-quality private healthcare across New Zealand. With a team of over 1,700 and growing, our group operates five hospitals alongside a range of specialist health and wellbeing services. When you join Evolution Healthcare, you’ll be supported to succeed in a safe, friendly, inclusive, and values-driven environment. We invest in our people, facilities, and technologies to continuously improve care for the...

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role We're looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or General Practitioner with an ADHD special interest to lead ADHD assessments and support pathways for University of Waikato students. Working as part of our multidisciplinary Student Health Services team, you'll undertake comprehensive assessments, gather information from students, clinicians and whānau, provide diagnosis where appropriate, and develop shared care plans that support both wellbeing...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 14 August 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues New updates: Supply Issue Reminder: Trusteel Infusion Sets There is a global supply constraint affecting TruSteel infusion sets (used with Tandem insulin pumps) due to issues at a component supplier. It affects all four funded TruSteel infusion set products. Pharmac also funds Autosoft...

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Are you an experienced Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner ready to work at the top of your scope? Join Hutt Valley Urgent Care today and make a lasting impact as part of the team shaping the future of urgent care in our community. Hutt Valley Urgent Care provides urgent and after-hours medical care to the community from 8:00am to 10:00pm, 365 days a year. As one of the region's leading urgent care services, we deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare when patients need it most. We are seeking...