Pharmacists have written to Health New Zealand about medicine supply concerns. Photo: RNZPharmacists are calling on Pharmac to be more transparent about medicine shortages caused by the Iran war. The agency regularly worked with suppliers to manage supply issues, managing around 100 supply issues related to medical devices and medicines each month, Pouwels said. Our medicine supply notices page is up to date with information about supply issues that may affect people. Pharmac is receptive to feedback on the information provided in the medicine supply notices we communicate."

Source: Otago Daily Times April 11, 2026 03:13 UTC