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It's important to distinguish rosacea from the malar rash of lupus. Rosacea treatments are effective but should be started early, as late-stage rosacea (telangiectasias and rhinophyma) is expensive to treat cosmetically. Additionally, confusing the two risks undertreating lupus or overtreating rosacea. In his session at our Dermatology Update on Saturday May 16, Consultant Dermatologist Aaron Secrest offers a practical, pattern-based approach to determing which rash you are looking at....

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Our latest selection of CPD options for you: Roadside testing, and Advance Care Planning WEBINAR 28 April: Join Anna Skinner on how the newly introduced roadside drug testing process works, and Jane Goodwin on how ACP supports meaningful conversations about values and preferences. Register here High-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) WEBINAR 12 May: Rajan Patel discusses the importance of early detection and timely management of high-risk cSCC. Register here Management of...

Kia ora koutou Pharmac has now opened public consultation on the review of the Exceptional Circumstances Framework , including the Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA). We would appreciate your support in sharing this information with your networks, particularly with anyone who has experience of, or an interest in, the Exceptional Circumstances Framework. We also welcome requests for direct meetings to discuss the review and provide feedback. I have provided some background...

Kia ora We are writing to inform you of a further supply issue with sodium cromoglicate cap 100 mg (Ralicrom) Key messages: Ralicrom capsules have been out of stock since December 2025. During this time, we funded three alternative brands, but all available stock has now been used including the Somex Section 29 brand (Pharmacode: 2719649) Stock of Ralicrom (Pharmacode: 2628295) is expected to arrive during the week ending 24 April 2026. This is the Medsafe approved product. The...

Kia ora koutou Thanks for your ongoing engagement on the Ministry’s targeted review of the Cremation Regulations 1973. I am getting in touch to let you know that the Cremation Amendment Regulations 2026 have been finalised and will take effect from 7 May 2026 . You can find information on our website here: https://www.health.govt.nz/news/updated-cremation-rules-to-reduce-delays-for-families https://www.health.govt.nz/regulation-legislation/burial-and-cremation Further guidance on...