COVID-19 update – February 15
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
There continues to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand.
This afternoon, the Government announced that temporary restrictions...
Media Update COVID-19, February 14
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
There continue to be no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand.
While the World Health Organization reports there are...
Biomedical results 2014/15: New Zealand Health Survey
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
The Biomedical Data Explorer presents results from blood and urine tests in the 2014/15 New Zealand Health Survey. Tests...
RFP – supply of diabetes agents: SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists and DPP-4 inhibitors –...
Source: Pharmac
If you wish to submit a proposal, you must submit it to PHARMAC via the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) (www.gets.govt.nz(external link)) no...
MECA negotiations underway
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The first round of MECA negotiations has kicked off in Wellington. We have put together a 23-strong negotiating team,...
Loss of orthopaedic surgeons will exacerbate estimated 33% shortage of senior doctors at Wairarapa...
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The loss of two long-standing orthopaedic surgeons at Wairarapa DHB will exacerbate an already serious staffing shortage at Wairarapa...
Decision to list medical devices supplied by Hologic (Australia & New Zealand) Pty Limited
Source: Pharmac
Our response to what you told us
We appreciate the time people took to respond to this consultation.
A summary of the main themes raised...
Decision for funding in the blood, alimentary and immunosuppressant therapy areas
Source: Pharmac
Ticagrelor for prevention of thrombosis post-neurological stenting
Any changes to the original proposal?
As a result of consultation feedback and additional clinical advice, the Special...
DHBs need to employ GPs directly to ease shortages
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says a chronic shortage of family doctors in Northland is no surprise.
RNZ is...
Proposal to list medical devices supplied by Applied Medical New Zealand Limited
Source: Pharmac
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of endomechanical instruments, electrosurgical instruments, energy platforms and consumables (“Endomechanical...
Doing an advance care plan gave Cheryl peace of mind
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission
Cheryl Cameron is a retired filmmaker. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago but hasn’t let that...
Proposal to list haemodialysis equipment and products supplied by Baxter Healthcare Limited
Source: Pharmac
What we’re proposing
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of haemodialysis equipment and products (“Haemodialysis Products”) in Part III of...
