About The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand

The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand is a membership organisation which provides support and services to community pharmacy proprietors. We understand the vital role community pharmacists play within the primary health care team. 

The Guild provides leadership on all issues facing the community pharmacy sector, including:

  • acting as our members' agent in Pharmacy Services Agreement discussions
  • raising the profile of community pharmacy in the media
  • promoting the value of community pharmacy to the public
  • lobbying politicians and decision-makers to improve the position of community pharmacy
  • advocating for community pharmacy with DHBs and health officials
  • providing local events for members to network with their pharmacy colleagues
  • supporting the profession by sponsoring pharmacy academia and the Annual Pharmacy Awards.

We provide our members with a range of business services and tools, including:

  • a 0800 HR advice line
  • free access to Martindale online
  • a pharmacy practice helpdesk
  • regular publications and communication
  • business networking events
  • practice resources
  • marketing and promotional material.