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Nga mohiohio e pa ana ki enei mahi - About this position Nelson Tasman Hospice is part of the Whakatu and Te Tai o Aorere communities, providing specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illness and their whānau. Our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care across our region. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team (IDT) in a permanent, full-time role. This position involves advanced clinical assessment,...

At Nelson Tasman Hospice, we provide compassionate, specialist palliative care that supports patients and their whānau to live every moment with dignity, respect, and comfort. Our work extends beyond clinical excellence—it is grounded in equity, advocacy, and humanity. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our highly skilled nursing team. This role offers flexibility to work across all Hospice services, including our Inpatient Unit, Community Services,...

Start your week with fresh medicine supply notice news! We’re moving this email to a Monday mailout. You can check all medicine notices at any time on our website 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 Droperidol inj 2.5 mg per ml, 1 ml ampoule ...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 17 April 2026. It includes information on:  New updates Resolved Supply Issues Supply disruption: Isosorbide mononitrate 40mg (Ismo 40 Retard) Due to an increase in demand and shipping delays because of the conflict in the Middle East, stock of Ismo 40 Retard is running low. Resupply of Isosorbide mononitrate 40 mg (Ismo 40 Retard) is expected by the end of April....

We are writing to inform you of a supply issue: Imiquimod (Padagis) cream 5% sachets. Key messages: The supplier of Imiquimod (Padagis) cream 5% sachets has notified that due to the conflict in the Middle East this product will be in short supply. Pharmac has sourced and listed (funded) Aldara cream 5% sachets as an alternate. The Aldara brand has the same active ingredient. This is not a Medsafe approved product and will need to be prescribed and dispensed in line with Section 29A of the...

Due to an increase in demand and shipping delays because of the conflict in the Middle East, stock of Ismo 40 Retard is running low.   Resupply of Isosorbide mononitrate 40 mg (Ismo 40 Retard) is expected by the end of April; once stock is released it can take a further 1-2 weeks for stock to distribute through the supply chain. If pharmacies are unable to obtain additional stock before then, affected patients may require a new prescription for an alternative treatment.   We have clinical...