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Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 2 October 2026. It includes information on: Reminders Resolved Supply Issues Discontinuation Reminder: Sodium valproate (Epilim) 100mg crushable tablets Sanofi expects that stock will be available until the end of November 2026. Please transition affected patients as soon as possible. For more information Epilim discontinuation on Pharmac website Coversyl tablets...

Collaborative and impactful role New Zealand Nurse Practitioner contributing to the School’s registered Nurse Prescriber and Nurse Practitioner programmes Great Team Environment Part-time (0.6FTE), permanent position working at AUTs North Campus (Akoranga) Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000...

Competitive remuneration, professional autonomy and more control over how you work. Waiuku Health Centre is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our collegial primary care team in Waiuku, South Auckland. We offer full-time or part-time hours, with flexibility and genuine input into how your working week is structured. This is an opportunity to practise at the top of your scope, enjoy meaningful community healthcare and maintain a sustainable work–life balance. Remuneration:...

Director: Nurse Practitioners New Zealand Shape the future of Nurse Practitioner leadership in Aotearoa Part-time (0.6 FTE) | Permanent | Remote within Aotearoa New Zealand Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi Engari, he toa takitini My successes are not mine alone, they are ours, the greatest successes we will have are from working together Nurse Practitioners are transforming healthcare delivery across Aotearoa. As access, equity, and workforce challenges continue to evolve, there has...

Please see below updates from Pharmac. Funding changes Widening of Access: Rosuvastatin removal of Special Authority Reminder of Coversyl change of salt Perindopril erbumine to Perindopril arginine Reminder of discontinuation Epilim tab 100mg crushable 1. Widening of Access: Rosuvastatin removal of Special Authority From 1 October 2026, rosuvastatin no longer requires a Special Authority for patients to receive funded access. This means it is open listed and may be prescribed funded...

Contents Expanding Extended Pharmacy Services New supply notices Updated supply notices Consultations and notifications Monthly updates Decision to expand Extended Pharmacy Services (EPS) From 1 October 2026 the range of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide directly to people in their communities will be expanded further to include: Treatments for children with mild dermatitis Treatments for children with bacterial and fungal skin infections Treatments for children with oral...