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Pharmac has made changes to improve access to funded HIV medicines, making it easier for people living with HIV, or at risk of acquiring HIV, to access treatment when they need them. From 1 November 2026, people will no longer need to meet Special Authority or Hospital Restriction criteria to access funded antiretroviral medicines. We've also made two antiretroviral medicines, emtricitabine with tenofovir disoproxil and dolutegravir, available on a Practitioner's Supply Order (PSO) for...

Pharmac has made changes to improve access to funded HIV medicines, making it easier for people living with HIV, or at risk of acquiring HIV, to access treatment when they need them. From 1 November 2026, people will no longer need to meet Special Authority or Hospital Restriction criteria to access funded antiretroviral medicines. We've also made two antiretroviral medicines, emtricitabine with tenofovir disoproxil and dolutegravir, available on a Practitioner's Supply Order (PSO) for...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 16 October 2026. It includes information on: New updates Discontinuations New updates Discontinuation date change: Epilim Crushable 100 mg tablets Pharmac would like to inform you that we have secured additional supply of Epilim Crushable 100 mg tablets through to December next year (2027). We are working to identify alternative options for people who are...

Pimafucort ointment (Hydrocortisone with natamycin and neomycin) LEO, the supplier, will be out of stock of Pimafucort ointment (Pharmacode: 260282) for more than 12 months from November 2026. People will need a prescription for a different treatment. Pimafucort ointment (Hydrocortisone with natamycin and neomycin) Updated supply notices Mercaptopurine (Puri-Nethol) 50 mg tablet A shipment of this product (Pharmacode: 261270) has arrived and the supplier has released stock to wholesalers. It...

Our latest CPD options for you: New horizons: BP and lipid update WEBINAR 27 October, 7.30pm. Lia Shanks on evolving approaches to blood pressure management, alongside Linda Bryant on the changing approach to LDL cholesterol management. Register here Anaphylaxis in practice: Recognition, management and misperceptions WEBINAR 3 November, 7.30pm. Karen Lindsay & Rebekah Thompson explore how to distinguish mild allergic reactions from anaphylaxis, and identify when treatment with adrenaline...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 23 October 2026. It includes information on: New updates Discontinuations Reminders Resolved Supply Issues New updates Supply issue: Pimafucort Ointment There is an upcoming long-term supply issue affecting Pimafucort ointment. The supplier has advised that due to a significant manufacturing issue affecting an ingredient used in the product, stock is expected to...

Explore a rewarding clinical opportunity with a change of scenery. We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Fly-in clinical opportunity in Kerikeri, providing regular rounds at an Aged Residential Care (ARC) facility. Whether weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, we’ll work with you to develop a flexible arrangement that suits your availability. Enjoy a refreshing change from traditional clinic work, with the flexibility to fit ARC rounds around your existing role. Make a meaningful...

Make a difference in your community. Grow with a team that values you. Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse who loves providing quality primary healthcare and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? We are looking for a warm, motivated and patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our friendly GP clinic in South Auckland. As a teaching practice, we value learning, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge. We’re looking for someone who not only brings strong...

Permanent, full-time clinical role + based in Hamilton 2 Paid Wellbeing Days, Extra Annual Leave & more! Join a supportive work environment where work life balance is encouraged Utilise your clinical skills to develop and manage housing solutions, providing support to tāngata whaiora and whānau experiencing homelessness. LinkPeople | Mō mātou E whakapono ana mātou ko ngā tāngata te mea nui o te ao. At LinkPeople we believe that people are the most important thing in the world. This guides...

Below is the latest information on Pharmac consultations, notifications, and supply issues for Primary Care Prescribers for week 9 October 2026. It includes information on: New updates Discontinuations Reminders New updates Supply issue: Sildenafil (Vedafil) 50mg tablets There is a supply issue affecting sildenafil (Vedafil) 50mg tablets. Pharmac previously funded a Section 29 alternate brand, Sildenafil (Amarox), in August this year. Stock of this brand is now very low and is expected to be...

Pharmac has decided to fund a new medicine for people in hospital with serious infections and to improve access to medicines for difficult-to-treat bacterial infections and high blood pressure.From 1 November 2026, Pharmac will: Fund ceftolozane with tazobactam for people with serious multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Widen access to bedaquiline and linezolid for people with non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections. Widen access to captopril oral liquid for people with spinal cord...

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the benefits and harms of add‑on oral antihistamines for atopic dermatitis (eczema).1 Forty‑seven randomised trials (6230 participants) assessed H1 antihistamines, H2 blockers, mast cell stabilisers, or combinations. With moderate certainty, first‑ and second‑generation H1 antihistamines produced small reductions in eczema severity (mean difference −1.87) and itch (mean difference−0.89), far below the minimal important differences....

Flamazine cream discontinuation The supplier, Smith & Nephew, will stop supplying Flamazine cream (Pharmacode: 2343851) sulfadiazine silver 1% to the New Zealand market. Stock is expected to run out in December 2026/January 2027. Flamazine cream discontinuation Glibenclamide (Daonil) tab 5 mg discontinuation The supplier, Sanofi, is discontinuing Daonil (glibenclamide) tab 5 mg globally. Stock is expected to run out in February 2027. Glibenclamide (Daonil) tab 5 mg discontinuation Updated...

Please see below updates from Pharmac. Supply issue Medsafe approval, Teriparatide Teva Inj 250 mcg per ml, 2.4 ml Brand change Cetirizine hydrochloride oral liquid 1mg/ml 1.Supply Issue update: Medsafe approval, Teriparatide Teva Inj 250 mcg per ml, 2.4 ml An alternate product was funded from August - Teriparatide S29 20 micrograms/80 microlitres, solution for Injection Pre-filled Pen 2.4 ml This UK-branded teriparatide has now received approval from Medsafe. It can be prescribed...

Please see below updates from Pharmac. Supply issue Sildenafil (Vedafil) 50mg tablets. Hydrocortisone acetate (Colifoam) rectal foam 10% Venlafaxine 75 mg capsules (Enlafax XR) Brand change Dimethicone cream 10% pump bottle Discontinuation Daonil (glibenclamide) tab 5 mg Flamazine (silver sulfadiazine cream 1%) 1.Supply Issue: Sildenafil (Vedafil) 50mg tablets There is a supply issue affecting sildenafil (Vedafil) 50mg tablets. Pharmac previously funded a Section 29 alternate brand,...

We have opportunities available to provide weekly rounds to an Aged Residential Care (ARC) facility in a Central Auckland suburb. Add variety to your week with regular round in ARC facilities. Rounds can work alongside your existing role providing a refreshing addition to traditional clinic work. Build meaningful relationships with older adults, enjoy a supportive team and dedicated recruitment support. Dedicated recruitment support. NP opportunities also available nationwide. Seeking...

New supply notices Colifoam (hydrocortisone acetate rectal foam) Colifoam (Pharmacode: 2611120) may go out of stock during October 2026. Two alternative products are funded from 8 October. Details are on the website. Colifoam (hydrocortisone acetate rectal foam) Venlafaxine (Enlafax XR) 75 mg capsule The supplier expects to run out this product (Pharmacode: 2713411) by mid-October. We have funded an alternative from 8 October. Details are on the website. Venlafaxine (Enlafax XR) 75 mg...

Our latest CPD options for you: Opioid substitution treatment There have been significant developments in OST provision in primary care and community pharmacies. These two short courses provide guidance and updated clinical advice: Opioid substitution treatment in primary care: For clinicians authorised to prescribe OST for specific clients under a specialist OST service. Opioid substitution treatment services in community pharmacies: Operational aspects of providing OST, methadone and...

Looking for a role that combines professional satisfaction with an incredible lifestyle? At Taupō Health Centre, we are proud to provide high-quality, equitable healthcare to our community – and we would love you to join us. Our clinic is a busy General Practice with an on-site Urgent Care Clinic, caring for approximately for 11,000 enrolled patients, as well as providing care for casual patients. We also provide after-hours support on Saturdays and Public Holidays on a rostered basis in...