Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
MHAW is from 21–27 September 2020 and the theme is Reimagine Wellbeing Together – He Tirohanga Anamata.
Don't drink Elevacity Elevate Smart Coffee (Version 3)
Medsafe has issued a warning that Elevacity Elevate Smart Coffee (Version 3) should not be consumed.
PHARMAC seeking feedback on funding new medicines for type 2 diabetes
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to fund 2 new treatments for type 2 diabetes.
Kia kaha te reo Māori
The chosen theme of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori for 2020 is 'Kia Kaha te Reo Māori’.
Whakatau Mai – free wellbeing support
Whakatau Mai Wellbeing Sessions offer free, virtual community events to support wellbeing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Celiprolol (Mylan’s Celol) no longer available in New Zealand
Blood pressure medicine celiprolol (Mylan’s Celol) will no longer be available in New Zealand once current supplies run out.
Stock issue with oral contraceptive pill Brevinor 1/28
PHARMAC has advised that stocks of the combined oral contraceptive Brevinor 1/28 will run out this month.
Yes! Cassette Pregnancy Test Kit test result issues
There are reports of the Yes! Cassette Pregnancy Test Kit (also known as Smiths BioMed Rapid Pregnancy Test Kit) showing false positives presenting as faint lines and inconclusive results.