Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand

This week's practice news:

👉 Safety reminder: Testogel ® cannot be substituted for Androfemme®

👉 University Research: Pharmacists invited to share views on professional fulfilment

👉 IMAC updates: Influenza reminder

👉 IMAC updates: Immunisations to prevent cancer – webinar recording

PSNZ members read more: https://www.psnz.org.nz/News

Intern pharmacist Jacob Spijkerbosch speaks to Newsroom about finding his passion for pharmacy and the importance of community care.

‘It’s my turn to give back’

Inspired by local pharmacists and driven by a desire to make a difference, Jacob shares how the ITP is preparing him for a rewarding career in community pharmacy. He reflects on the mentors who guided him, the connections he's built with patients, and why giving back to his community is what motivates him every day.

Read more here: https://www.psnz.org.nz/Story?Action=View&Story_id=463

The next PACT training will be Monday 21 September (for technicians) and Tuesday 22 September (for preceptors) at the Commodore Hotel in Christchurch.

The application pack & more information is available here: https://www.psnz.org.nz/technicians/pact/application

Applications close 10pm Sunday 30 August.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Over the past fortnight, we've focused on workforce development, our members and sector collaboration. Highlights included hosting a national Joint Sector Hui with pharmacy schools, Health NZ and the Pharmacy Council to discuss workforce and training priorities; commencing August Intern Training Programme activities for a record cohort of 271 intern pharmacists; delivering an online Rural Hui for pharmacists working in rural communities; progressing future-focused programme design work; and strengthening trans-Tasman relationships through engagement with Australian pharmacy leaders at PSA26.

This week's practice news:

👉 HealthOne implementation hui

👉 GSK Research Project: The Value of Pharmacy Immunisation Services

👉 Goodfellow Unit Gem: Six key messages about gout

PSNZ members read more: https://www.psnz.org.nz/News

Last chance to register for PSNZ Connect in Whangarei!

When: Sunday 16 August 2026

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Where: Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre, 9 Riverside Drive

PSNZ Connect Northland will feature a mix of speakers, including Tipene Pickett, from Kotuku Training and Counselling Ltd – bridging motivational interviewing and tikanga Māori to create culturally responsive conversations; Dr Ee Ling Loo, Whangarei General Practitioner – GP perspectives on menopause; and Jane Young, PharmGnx – pharmacogenomics in Te Tai Tokerau. You’ll also hear from Chris Jay from PSNZ on the latest questions in pharmacy. There will be plenty of time to connect and catch up with your peers.

Registration is free for PSNZ members and $40 for non-members. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register by end of today to secure your place. Register here: https://www.psnz.org.nz/Event?Action=View&Event_id=680

Senior Education Co-ordinator Sue Renner talks to Newsroom about what her role involves, what she enjoys about the role, what some of her career highlights are, and what she does to unwind from work.

Read more here: https://www.psnz.org.nz/Story?Action=View&Story_id=461

This week's practice news:
👉 HealthOne: Shared Electronic Health Record access for Central region access
👉 Coversyl tablets change of salt: Perindopril erbumine to Perindopril arginine
👉Consultation: Changes to the PSO list and rules
👉Goodfellow Unit Webinar: Smoking and va**ng cessation: A pragmatic approach
PSNZ members read more: https://www.psnz.org.nz/News