The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) welcomes the government’s removal of the $5 prescription charge today. Guild Chief Executive, Andrew Gaudin says “Removing the prescription charge will ensure that all New Zealanders, regardless of where .
The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) is welcoming the government’s removal of the $5 prescription charge in today’s Budget, with effect from 1 July 2023. Guild Chief Executive, Andrew Gaudin says “Removing the prescription charge is .
Friday, 23 April 2021, 3:10 pm
The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) welcomes
the government health system reforms announced on 21 April,
and see these as a blueprint for strengthening the health
and disability system for all New Zealanders.
Guild
Chief Executive, Andrew Gaudin, says the reforms address
concerns around access, equity, service levels,
sustainability and workforce, and the Guild supports the
newly announced entities which will deliver on these
changes.
“The consolidation of the 20 DHBs into a
national organisation – Health New Zealand – will enable
improved oversight of service contracting and commissioning
decisions.
“Coupled with the new Māori Health
Authority, the Public Health Agency, and a refocussed