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Briefing to the incoming Ministers: Health

January 1, 2024

This briefing to the incoming Government ministers in December 2023 urged the incoming Ministers to consult with the independent pharmacy sector before making any changes to primary healthcare.You can download the full briefing below....

Making the case for Universal Access to Fees-Free Prescriptions

November 13, 2023

Here is the link to the report: Better healthcare for all: Community pharmacy staff on the effects of universal fees-free prescriptions. Read the contributions from pharmacists and pharmacy staff as they offer fresh angles and give new evidence on the benefits of ...

Community Pharmacy Election Pledges

October 1, 2023

We're here to keep you informed about something crucial - the upcoming election and its potential impact on community pharmacy. We've got the inside scoop on where the major political parties stand when it comes to essential pharmacy issues....

Our latest Position Paper on Pharmacy Ownership

September 2, 2023

Pharmacy healthcare run by health professionals without interference from corporate business interests is the best way to support equitable and safe access to medicines and quality pharmacy services for all New Zealanders now and into the future....

Just what the doctor ordered

May 24, 2023

Here's a great article by Kris Faafoi - former Labour Party MP for Mana from Stuff on May 24th. A very balanced view of how important this move will be for health equity and access....

Our Submission on Pharmacy Ownership

May 23, 2023

Here is our submission to the Health Select Committee on Pharmacy Ownership.Strengthening pharmacist ownership requirements is the best option to ensure equitable access of all New Zealanders to medicines and health care services; and protects quality control of vital health...

Big gain from small change

May 20, 2023

Our media release and subsequent coverage has shown that our voice for change has been heard.This editorial in Stuff newspapers has picked up on the fact that our position paper and lobbying has been instrumental in achieving this significant and positive change for NZ Indep...

Our Position on Prescription Fees for New Zealanders

April 27, 2023

The patient co-payment fee on prescriptions is harming physical and mental health and wellbeing, by increasing health crises, pain, shame, and unnecessary hospitalisations around the country. Removing this government-imposed healthcare barrier for everyone would increase acc...