The prevalence of diabetes in Māori and Pacific populations is around three times higher than among other New Zealanders.

Counties Manukau has the highest prevalence of all diabetes in New Zealand with around 8% of the country’s diabetics based in that region. 

Lead Pharmacist Din Redzepagic from Zoom Pharmacy says there are a number of reasons diabetics may not have access to prescription medication. In comparison regular adherence to medication results in much better medium and long-term outcomes.”

Founder and managing director David Taylor of ZOOM Health, an associated company to ZOOM Pharmacy, says many suffering chronic conditions, particularly in the Maori and Pasifika communities, just don’t have the means to ensure they get their medicines on a regular basis. 

Zoom believes healthcare services now need to focus on meeting the needs of the patient.

To find out more, please go to: https://zoompharmacy.co.nz/

The prevalence of diabetes in Māori and Pacific populations is around three times higher than among other New Zealanders.
Counties Manukau has the highest prevalence of all diabetes in New Zealand with around 8% of the country&rsquo;s diabetics based in that region.&nbsp;
Lead Pharmacist Din Redzepagic from Zoom Pharmacy says there are a number of reasons diabetics may not have access to prescription medication. In comparison regular adherence to medication results in much better medium and long-term outcomes.&rdquo;
Founder and managing director David Taylor of ZOOM Health, an associated company to ZOOM Pharmacy, says many suffering chronic conditions, particularly in the Maori and Pasifika communities, just don&rsquo;t have the means to ensure they get their medicines on a regular basis.&nbsp;
Zoom believes healthcare services now need to focus on meeting the needs of the patient.
To find out more, please go to: <a href="https://zoompharmacy.co.nz/">https://zoompharmacy.co.nz/</a>