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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Pharmac's proposing improving inhaler access - to let asthmatics collect three-months supply at a time - saving pharmacy trips for 120-thousand people

    Pharmac's proposing improving inhaler access - to let asthmatics collect three-months supply at a time - saving pharmacy trips for 120-thousand people


    Pharmaceuticals Director, Geraldine MacGibbon, says they also want to have inhalers available during clinic check-ups - where people can be taught proper usage.

    Feedback's open until early next month.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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