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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 ...

Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone) cr and oint Due to a manufacturing delay, the 0.05% (15g) of Diprosone cream and the 0.05% (50g) of Diprosone ointment are out of stock. Other pack sizes are available for both the ointment and cream. > Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone): Supply issue Oestradiol (Estradot) 100 mcg patch Stock of the 100 mcg Estradot brand of oestradiol patches (Pharmacode: 2358883) is low and may run out. The 100 mcg Estradiol TDP Mylan brand of oestradiol patches is...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 10 July 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues 10-07-2026 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 is working closely with the...

Issue 346 - 9 July 2026 Welcome to the fortnightly Health Improvement and Innovation Digest. The Digest has links to key evidence of interest, with access to new content arranged by topic. You can forward this newsletter to others who may be interested in receiving it. They can register and subscribe here. You can also access other recent issues of the digest here. If you have any queries, please email us at library@health.govt.nz. Article Access For articles that aren't open access, contact...

Permanent | 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (hours by agreement) Make a real difference where it matters most Join a large, high‑impact VLCA practice in Tūranganui‑a‑Kiwa (Gisborne), supporting a diverse community with significant Māori and high‑needs populations. This is meaningful mahi where you’ll contribute directly to improving health equity and whānau wellbeing. About Us Three Rivers Medical is a busy, multidisciplinary general practice delivering accessible, high‑quality primary care. Our approach is...

Henderson, West Auckland | 0.8–1.0 FTE Practice with purpose. Lead change. Make a genuine difference for whānau WaiHealth is a growing kaupapa Māori primary healthcare service based in West Auckland, dedicated to delivering equitable, whānau-centred care that improves health outcomes for our community. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our supportive and collaborative clinical team. This is an opportunity to work to your full Nurse Practitioner scope of...