What's New
Oral Anticoagulants in BreastfeedingAugust 12, 2026
This bulletin summarises the latest evidence on the safety of oral anticoagulants in breastfeeding. Dabigatran in Milk Study: We are also looking for participants in Canterbury who are taking dabigatran and breastfeeding who may be willing to be involved in research –more information is available in the bulletin.
Oral pilocarpine for xerostomia (dry mouth)July 30, 2026
Usual dose: 5 mg up to four times daily. Best taken about 30 minutes before meals to improve salivary flow for eating. To reduce the chance of adverse effects, treatment may be started more gradually, such as 5 mg once daily for the first week, then increased as tolerated. Common adverse effects include sweating, flushing, […]
New Medicines Information ResourcesJuly 21, 2026
Free access is now available across primary and secondary care to the BNF, BNF for Children, Palliative Care Formulary, Psychotropic Drug Directory, Briggs Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation, Stockley’s Herbal Medicines Interactions, and Stockley’s Drug Interactions. Primary care users need to register for a Health New Zealand OpenAthens account first: health-new-zealand.libguides.com/primarycare
Te Whata Kura – June 2026 updateJune 12, 2026
Please review the latest Te Whata Kura (Aotearoa’s National Antibiotic Guideline) newsletter outlining recent updates and explaining decisions related to adult cystitis. Please also see the Te Whata Kura memo on use of antivirals for COVID-19 in adults.