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Issue 342 - 18 May 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...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 15 May 2026. It includes information on: New updates Resolved Supply Issues Supply issue - Itraconazole (Itrazole) cap 100 mg Due to manufacturing delays, a supply issue is affecting itraconazole 100 mg capsules. An alternative product Itraconazole Crescent was listed in 2025.This product is not Medsafe approved and will need to be prescribed and dispensed in line...

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen access to three funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. Under the proposal, access to empagliflozin, liraglutide and dulaglutide would be widened so more people at high clinical risk can access these medicines earlier in their treatment. The proposal aims to support better long‑term management of diabetes and reduce the risk of serious heart and kidney complications. We are now inviting feedback on this proposal....

Pharmac is seeking feedback on a proposal to widen access to three funded medicines for people with type 2 diabetes.Under the proposal, access to empagliflozin, liraglutide and dulaglutide would be widened so more people at high clinical risk can access these medicines earlier in their treatment. The proposal aims to support better long‑term management of diabetes and reduce the risk of serious heart and kidney complications.We are now inviting feedback on this proposal....

Residential Eldercare Services have been working with, and have been owned and operated by Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners for the last 14 years in the Waikato. We work in a supportive group manner covering all aspects of eldercare, general medical care and palliative care throughout the Waikato area. We are looking for another Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Practitioner Intern to join our growing practice. We have extensive experience in taking Nurse Practitioners through their...

This link will take you to the notification of the decision to award Principal Supply Status for permanent coronary drug-eluting stents (DES) to Medtronic New Zealand Limited (“Medtronic”) Medtronic’s Resolute Onyx DES will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Schedule and available for Health NZ hospitals at a reduced price from 1 June 2026. If you need any further information please visit our website. Ngā mihi Mikka Nocete | Device Category Manager ______________________________________________...