Medicines New Zealand says political parties’ pre-election pledges to increase Pharmac’s funding are positive, but much more will be needed if the next government wants to clear the backlog of unfunded medicines
With the election drawing closer, and no clear primary care plan from any party released at the time of print, we asked the parties’ health spokespeople three questions on key issues facing the primary care sector – covering funding, equity and workforce. The answers, gathered by deputy editor Patrice Dougan and reporter Stephen Forbes, are collated below
The question in 2023, is how does te Pāti Māori build on its current platform, grow its base, and become more than a pebble in the shoe of mainstream politics?
The ACT party’s proposal to reverse the restrictions on pseudoephedrine would see a return to daily burglaries of pharmacies says retired Auckland pharmacist Warren Flaunty
Labour has announced its women's manifesto for the election, with a pledge to raise the age for free breast cancer screening, and develop an endometriosis action plan
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management