Benzbromarone no longer available in New Zealand
All brands of gout medicine benzbromarone 50mg and 100mg tablets are out of stock around the world.
Free transport for disabled and older people continues
For eligible older or disabled people, taxi and similar transport trips will have reduced fares until 30 June 2020 through the Total Mobility scheme.
Āwhina app informing health workers about COVID-19
New app to keep New Zealand health workers informed about COVID-19.
Miracle Mineral Solution – dangerous and potentially life-threatening side effects
Medsafe is warning consumers not to buy or drink Miracle Mineral Solution or associated products described as water purification solutions. Drinking these products is the same as drinking bleach.
Are you ready to be a voice for your community? Seeking applications.
Do you have experience of living with a long-term condition or disability, or experience looking after someone who does? We have an amazing opportunity for a few more advisors to join our Health Consumer Advisory Service (HCAS) team. This is a paid, part time position.
Samoa Language Week
Celebrate Samoa Language week from Sunday, 24 May 2020 to Saturday, 30 May 2020.
Artemisia annua extract is a prescription-only medicine
Artemisia annua extract is being classified as a prescription medicine, which means it will no longer be able to be sold in pharmacies or online.
COVID-19 – point-of-care test kits
Medsafe prohibits the importation, manufacture, supply and use of COVID-19 point-of-care test kits until 22 April 2021.