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We are getting in touch to let you know that Pharmac is seeking feedback on the Exceptional Circumstances Framework (the Framework), and we’d like to hear from you. The Framework outlines how Pharmac considers funding requests for people with exceptional clinical circumstances when those circumstances fall outside the Pharmaceutical Schedule funding process. Patients, whānau, clinicians, and others have told us that the current Framework is no longer fit for purpose and can be difficult to...

Are you an experienced nursing academic with a strong record in teaching, research, and academic leadership? Do you want to help shape the future nursing workforce in Aotearoa through research-informed education, innovation, and collaboration with the health sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Waikato and contribute to the development of a highly skilled, culturally responsive nursing workforce. Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga -...

Leadership opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse in mental health $105,812 + complexity allowance + 5 weeks AL + 2 paid well-being days HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year + Increased KiwiSaver contribution    Great leadership opportunity - Registered Nurse with experience in mental health to lead our Nelson based Respite service.   What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou   $105,812 + complexity allowance Increased Kiwisaver contribution Fifth week of Annual Leave (after 12...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 13 March 2026. It includes information on:  New updates Resolved Supply Issues Supply issue: hydrocortisone 5mg + cinchocaine 5mg (Proctosedyl) Suppositories An expected shipment has been delayed. This has resulted in a supplier out of stock of Proctosedyl suppositories. Proctosedyl ointment is available. Ultraproct suppositories have been out of stock for a long...

Hurry and secure your place this weekend We invite all primary care professionals to New Zealand’s premier professional development event for general practice and primary care. Event Overview: 📅 March 2026 21-22 Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau Programme highlights : Hear from leading experts and our partners the Royal NZ College of GPs, the Royal NZ College of Urgent Care, and Allevia Hospitals - with a line-up that blends essential updates, fresh perspectives, and practice-changing...

New medicine supply notices Flumetasone pivalate (Locorten-Vioform) ear drops (Pharmacode 259799) There will be an out of stock until at least August 2026. The alternatives are Kenacomb (Pharmcode: 253634) and Sofradex (a part charge applies to Sofradex) (Pharmacode: 208728). Sodium Fusidate [fusidic acid] (Foban) Oint 2% (Pharmacode 2556189) The ointment may go out of stock. There is ample supply of the cream (Pharmacode: 2556170) to use as an alternative. Updated medicine supply notices...