by AdminNZ | Sep 17, 2021 | News
Pharmac is calling for submissions on a proposal to fund a biosimilar brand of adalimumab (Amgevita) which means that All new patients will start use of Amgevita from 1 February 2022 All existing Humira patients whose prescribers think can be changed would need to...
by AdminNZ | Sep 7, 2021 | Media Releases, News
MEDIA RELEASE 7 September 2021 Arthritis New Zealand is very concerned at this announcement and is already receiving feedback from people with arthritis who are upset with the impending need to change medications following the decision by Roche. “We will be liaising...
by AdminNZ | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Research
Arthritis New Zealand published an online survey shared on social media on people’s experience of pain to help us better understand arthritis pain and develop more resources to help people manage pain. We acknowledge that the survey respondents are all in different...
by AdminNZ | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Research
The recent Arthritis New Zealand Medicinal Cannabis Survey revealed that consumers are keen to participate in future clinical trials which involve medicinal cannabis. Consumers ultimately want to access medicinal cannabis that is safe, legal and affordable, however...
by AdminNZ | Jun 30, 2021 | News, People with gout arthritis
Teariki Tuiono Living with Gout Arthritis “Gout is a serious condition and I recommend everyone, particularly Māori and Pāsifika men to take immediate steps to avoid any long-term injury to their joints. A visit to the doctor and discussions about medicines and...
by AdminNZ | Jun 3, 2021 | News, People with osteoarthritis
A story from Zechariah, who has learned to how to live well with Osteoarthritis. Talofa ‘aiga! Samoan Language Week, so we are enjoying celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa with you this week! Talofa! O a’u o Zechariah Reuelu Ou te sau mai Porirua. O lo’u tamā o...
