Health New Zealand and Pharmac are pleased to announce that from 1 October 2026 the range of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide directly to people in their communities will be expanded ...

The ERIS lock automatically activates a safety shield as the needle is withdrawn. This protects the needle and will reduce the risk of needlestick injuries. Sanofi, the supplier, has prepared ...

Pharmac and Health New Zealand have taken urgent action to help protect tamariki and their whānau, announcing that from today, the influenza vaccine is fully funded for all children aged 6 months up ...

The Minister identified 13 expectations across three themes for Pharmac in his 2025/26 Letter of Expectations. This report tracks our progress on delivering to these expectations. Improving access to ...

Pharmac is making it easier for people to access oestradiol treatment by making the Estradiol TDP Mylan brand of patches easier and more convenient to use when it is right for them. From 1 September ...

We're pleased to announce a decision to widen access to existing treatments for people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). From 1 September 2026, the following changes will be implemented: ...

People who use the funded Dexcom G6 will need to change to a different funded CGM by early 2027. People who use funded Dexcom G6 CGMs You will need to talk to your doctor or diabetes specialist team ...

We consulted on potential brand changes for some medicines included in the 2025/26 ITT in April 2026(external link). Feedback from this consultation reflected a range of views, with some recurring ...

There is a supply issue affecting promethazine hydrochloride Inj 25 mg per ml, 2 ml ampoule (Pharmacode:722952) because the stock currently in New Zealand is short-dated.

Register for supplier briefing An online supplier briefing will be held online at 1:00 pm New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) on 16 July 2026. If you are interested in attending this, please register ...

Same medicine with the same active ingredient Gonadron has the same active ingredient, in the same quantity, as Reandron. All the ingredients remain the same, including the inactive ingredients ...

What can I do? If you cannot get your Konsyl-D prescription filled, you may need to wait until your pharmacy has stock again. While stock is expected to arrive into New Zealand in early July, it can ...