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New Zealand Introduces 12-Month Prescriptions to Save Costs and Improve Access

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New Zealand now allows prescriptions for up to 12 months for patients with stable, long-term conditions, reducing costs and simplifying medicine access by eliminating the need for quarterly GP visits. This change lowers prescription charges to a single $5 fee at the first collection and frees up GP time for other patients. Additionally, expanded prescribing rights for health professionals like nurse practitioners further improve timely and affordable healthcare access.

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