Summary of decision of the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal – Phar11/195P – Mrs Ann Tiller

26/01/2012

On Thursday 1 December 2011, the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal considered a charge laid by a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) appointed by the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, against Mrs Ann Tiller, pharmacist of Christchurch.
Phar11195p Tiller3 (doc, 26 KB)

MoH document on Prescribing Limits as of 1 December 2011

14/12/2011

On 1 December 2011 the period of supply limits for dentists and midwives under the Medicines Regulations were aligned with other prescribers. This Ministry of Health document outlines the change and reminds prescribers of the different legislative limits on prescribing controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs legislation and other prescription medicines under Medicines legislation.
MoH document on Prescribing Limits as of 1 December 2011 (doc, 41 KB)

Counselling people through mental health medication brand changes

31/08/2011

PHARMAC and Blueprint for Learning are now holding their Wellington mental illness medication workshop on Saturday 10 September. The workshop is designed to give you an overview of some common mental illnesses as they relate to your professional role in counselling people about medications.
Workshop Flyer Counselling customers through mental health medication brand changes Wellington2 (pdf, 163 KB)

A guide for dispensing National Reserve Supplies of oseltamivir

24/06/2010

This guide will help you set up your dispensary system to provide patients with National Reserve supplies of oseltamivir. It outlines a set of frequently asked questions and instructions on how to  invoice your DHB for services your pharmacy provides to these patients.
Setting up your dispensary system to dispense DHB oseltamivir (pdf, 4.3 MB)