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Change to prescription charges – 1 January 2013
From 1 January 2013, the amount you contribute towards the cost of your medication increases from $3 to $5 for each new prescription item. Prescriptions for children under six are still free. Read more
Parents share their experiences of whooping cough
New Zealand is currently experiencing an outbreak of whooping cough with more than 6700 cases reported since the outbreak began in August last year. Read more
Teen smoking rate drops
The latest New Zealand Health Survey shows there are nearly 16,000 fewer young people smoking than in 2006/07. Read more
Latest media releases
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Media releaseA 32-year-old Auckland pharmacist been sentenced to four months and two weeks in prison for a series of breaches of the Medicines Act 1981 related to sales of unapproved prescription medicines. Read more24 May 2013
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Media releaseA 53-year-old Blenheim man has been sentenced to 180 hours’ community work, a fine of $1,500 and ordered to pay analysts’ fees of $6,950 for illegally importing, possessing, manufacturing and selling a prescription medicine. Read more28 March 2013
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Media releaseSome low-cost feeding bottles for babies sold in New Zealand have inaccurate markings, meaning some babies could be getting infant formula that is too concentrated. Read more28 February 2013
Latest news
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Nearly 90 percent of eight-month-old babies have been fully immunised, protecting them from deadly diseases such as whooping cough and hepatitis B. Read more18 April 2013
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Advice on future proofing homes being rebuilt in Christchurch is being provided free in a new service provided by a group with expertise in this area. Read more10 April 2013
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Page last updated: 05 March 2013
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