New Zealand Customs is detaining and destroying on average 8000 packages containing medicines at the border per year, with the most commonly seized items being antibiotics
The “high risk” of psychiatric side effects has led Medsafe to call for the over-the-counter oral antihistamine, promethazine (brand name Phenergan) not to be used by children aged under six
The ongoing severe shortage of oestradiol patches has a Napier GP calling for an interim special authority to prescribe subsidised gels for high-risk women hit by the inconsistent supplies
The industry body for the natural health products sector, Natural Health Products NZ, says the repeal of the Therapeutic Products Act means urgent Ministerial action is needed to exempt the sector from New Zealand’s outdated export restrictions
The Therapeutic Products Act (TPA) will be repealed this year so that a better regime can be put in place to provide New Zealanders safe and timely access to medicines, medical devices and health products, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced today
PEARLS #744: Are psychological therapies effective and safe in adults who have a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation?
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