From today, New Zealanders will be able to get prescriptions that won't need to be renewed through their GPs for a whole year. 

The change will impact those with long-term conditions like asthma and epilepsy. 

GPs will decide on a case by case basis whether it's safe to prescribe a medication for the full 12 months, and patients will no longer have to see their GP every 3 months for a new script. 

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From today, New Zealanders will be able to get prescriptions that won't need to be renewed through their GPs for a whole year.&nbsp;
The change will impact those with long-term conditions like asthma and epilepsy.&nbsp;
GPs will decide on a case by case basis whether it's safe to prescribe a medication for the full 12 months, and patients will no longer have to see their GP every 3 months for a new script.&nbsp;
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Simeon Brown: Prescription changes to free up GP practices

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