What's New
Analgesia during pregnancy or while breastfeedingNovember 20, 2024
This bulletin discusses treatment options for acute pain in people who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, or breastfeeding. While most guidance has not changed, we now suggest to consider avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) around the time of conception. It also discusses the controversy with codeine use while breastfeeding.
Medicines and Meals – Food for Thought?June 24, 2024
The timing of medicine administration in relation to food is not important for most medicines, and patients should generally be advised to take their medicines consistently at the same time with respect to meals. This bulletin explores some of the myths around food and medicines, and highlights examples where an interaction with food may be […]
Estradiol patch shortageJune 4, 2024
There is a global shortage of estradiol patches, which is expected to continue for quite some time.
SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor AgonistsJanuary 3, 2024
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists are being used increasingly in NZ for type 2 diabetes and other conditions such as heart failure and obesity. This bulletin gives an overview of these two classes of medicines.
