From April 1, 2024, New Zealanders will have a more convenient option for childhood vaccinations thanks to a collaboration between Pharmac, Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), and the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ). This follows the removal of the Xpharm restriction on specific childhood vaccines, allowing pharmacists to
Community pharmacists could be a game-changer for childhood immunization rates in New Zealand. The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) welcomes the government’s proposal to allow pharmacists to administer childhood vaccinations, potentially acting as a “bridge” back to general practice care. PSNZ president Rhiannon Braund emphasizes the timeliness of this
This research aims to help us understand how pharmacists can better serve Māori. If you are interested in finding out more about this research, click here for the Participant Information Sheet https://maoripharmacists.org.nz/participant-information-sheet-te-puna-rongoa-achieving-medicines-access-equity-for-maori-pharmacists-role/ What are we trying to find out? How can pharmacists support whānau to get better access to funded
The Māori Pharmacists’ Association have a free phone line to help answer any questions whānau may have about their medicines. We would like to introduce to some of our members who will be replying to your questions. Our pharmacists have a wide range of experiences and are located across the
In response to the COVID-19 situation, Ngā Kaitiaki o Te Puna Rongoā o Aotearoa – the Māori Pharmacists Association (MPA) have re-launched their free phone line to answer questions that kaumātua or whānau may have about their medicines. People can ring from anywhere across Aotearoa and their call will be
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Hiwinui Heke Scholarships! These scholarships are jointly awarded by PHARMAC and The Māori Pharmacists’ Association and are open to Māori students who are enrolled in The Bachelor of Pharmacy programme. The scholarships are named after Hiwinui Heke, the first Māori pharmacist, who was
Members are invited to attend the symposium to learn more about how your pharmacy career can lead to governance opportunites. Jane Kelly nee Hauwai (Tūhoe) will discuss her role as a board member of CCPG (Canterbury Community Pharmacy group), pharmacy rep for ASLA (Ashburton Service Level alliance) and co-chair of the Ashburton
Introducing one of our speakers, Dr Anna Rolleston. Anna will be speaking on clinical and cultural integration and community engagement. Anna is a clinical exercise physiologist specialising in cardiovascular disease. She holds academic positions at both Auckland and Waikato University’s as well as sitting on the board at BOPDHB. Anna
Congratulations to two of our members, Sam Martin and Teei Kaiaruna, who were finalists in the inaugural Te Hapai Hauora award at the Pharmacy Today awards held in Auckland on the 6th of August 2016. Sam and Teei’s work involved an integrated approach to healthcare provision and followed kaupapa
