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Pharmac Expands Funded Medicines at NZ Pharmacies for Faster Access

02 Oct 2026, 2:58 PM | 6 days ago | 121 views

Pharmac and Health New Zealand are expanding the range of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide without a prescription, including treatments for children’s skin conditions, oral thrush, vaginal thrush, and selected oral contraceptives. This initiative aims to improve timely access to healthcare, especially for rural and remote communities, reduce pressure on the health system, and lower primary care costs for families. Ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown emphasize that utilizing pharmacists’ skills and pharmacies’ accessibility supports the government’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare close to home.

Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac Health New Zealand community pharmacies Extended Pharmacy Services Programme pharmacists funded medicines New Zealand government healthcare access