Health Funding

With Chemist Warehouse bursting onto the scene late last year offering zero prescription fees, prescription pricing has again become a topic of conversation. After working as a pharmacy wholesaler for 10 years, and in health in general for 35 years, pharmacy sector observer Anna Mickell has a few ideas on what works and what doesn't. She gives her opinion on why prescription prices need to be controlled by DHBs

Terms of reference are being developed for a review of primary healthcare funding with the new health minister stating he wants the review to be led by primary care

Having ticked over 18 years in banking, I've had exposure to many different industries, both domestic and international. With that diverse experience and banking background, I view the pharmacy industry as having very good levels of business and financial acumen.

Pharmacists have taken exception to paying the Pharmacy Council’s proposed fee increase for next year’s annual practising certificate.

The push to operate at the top of their scope sees pharmacists all over New Zealand stepping out of the dispensary to offer new services but, in many places, these services are not funded. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to pharmacists going the extra mile

The push to operate at the top of their scope sees pharmacists all over New Zealand stepping out of the dispensary to offer new services but, in many places, these services are not funded. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to pharmacists going the extra mile

A renewed set of health priorities has emerged following the creation of the Labour, New Zealand First coalition government, and the response from the pharmacy sector is mixed.

Aucklanders will be pounding the streets and harbour bridge on Sunday raising money for health charities

Pharmacists are worried they are unable to meet their potential to manage warfarin dosing in patients due to a lack of funding.

Having ticked over 18 years in banking, I've had exposure to many different industries, both domestic and international. With that diverse experience and banking background, I view the pharmacy industry as having very good levels of business and financial acumen.