Help for struggling pharmacies could be on the way. 

The Government's proposing letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for conditions like scabies and conjunctivitis, so people no longer have to see a GP or pay the full pharmacy price. 

It would also cover medication for UTIs and the emergency contraceptive pill. 

Associate Health Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking smaller, local pharmacies are really battling. 

He says this would be a way to use them while taking pressure off emergency departments and GPs. 

LISTEN ABOVE 

Help for struggling pharmacies could be on the way.&nbsp;
The Government's proposing letting pharmacists prescribe funded medicines for conditions like scabies and conjunctivitis, so people no longer have to see a GP or pay the full pharmacy price.&nbsp;
It would also cover medication for UTIs and the emergency contraceptive pill.&nbsp;
Associate Health Minister David Seymour told Mike Hosking smaller, local pharmacies are really battling.&nbsp;
He says this would be a way to use them while taking pressure off emergency departments and GPs.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

David Seymour: Associate Health Minister on the proposal to let pharmacists prescribe some funded medications

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ce31a9c2-ea56-41c8-ae9e-b42d014d8143/transcript