Media releases
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
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Media releasePeople are eligible for the Pharmaceutical Subsidy Card programme once they have collected 20 new prescription items from February 1. Read more31 January 2013
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has issued physical activity guidelines to help people aged 65 and over stay healthy. Read more30 January 2013
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health would like to remind New Zealanders that a change to prescription charges will be introduced on 1 January 2013. Read more20 December 2012
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is encouraging people to be extra vigilant as they gather for Christmas and New Year celebrations to protect young babies from whooping cough. Read more17 December 2012
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has published key findings from the 2011/12 New Zealand Health Survey. Read more12 December 2012
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Media releaseMedsafe have been advised the Durom Acetabular Cup, a device no longer being used in New Zealand, is subject to an international hazard alert. The New Zealand Joint Registry reports the device, which was discontinued by its manufacturer in June 2011, was used in 252 hip implants in New Zealand. Read more26 October 2012
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