November 2023

PHARMACISTS’ SALARIES are growing faster than any other job, according to Trade Me Jobs figures. However, the Independent Pharmacists’ Association of New Zealand says they’re still low compared to other professions.

Pharmacy sector representatives are disappointed Te Whatu Ora has not budged from the 5 per cent funding increase it put on the table at the start of pharmacy contract talks.

New Zealand and Australian pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will soon have their career progression recognised through a new programme. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

PHARMACIES SUPPLYING COVID19 antivirals are now limited to claiming for shorter consultations and can no longer be paid to provide in-home visits.

Queenstown pharmacies think the numbers of cryptosporidium cases in the resort town are much higher than what authorities estimate.

Being stranded on a remote tropical island and stepping in as the chief pharmacist for an entire country are just some of early-career pharmacist Annaliese Cooper’s adventures. She shares them with Paulette Crowley

Clinical pharmacist Katrina Azer reports back from the recent International Pharmaceutical Federation conference

Medsafe group manager Chris James talks pharmacovigilance in the first of a new series tackling issues of importance to the pharmaceutical sector

A computer program is helping pharmacists with consultations now that the minor-ailments scheme has been set aside. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

From natural insect spray to tattoo aftercare ointment, independent business consultant Tina Hillier gives her reviews. She also shares some tips for getting your pharmacy ready for the holiday season