by AdminNZ | May 13, 2022 | News
Any registered doctor in New Zealand can prescribe CBD oil. Doctors are encouraged to only prescribe for a medical condition when conventional treatments haven’t been successful. The Cannabis Clinic has the following tips for those wanting a prescription from their...
by AdminNZ | May 13, 2022 | News
I heard that pineapple can help relieve arthritis pain, is this true? Pineapple contains a group of enzymes called bromelain, which has promising anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. Pineapple has indeed been studied as a treatment for arthritis. Pineapple also...
by AdminNZ | Apr 19, 2022 | News
Pharmac has released the Pacific peoples health – Gout data insights report showing that while the prevalence of gout in Pacific Peoples continues to climb, access to preventive gout medicine remains inequitable. The latest insights show that Pacific Peoples...
by AdminNZ | Apr 14, 2022 | News
General advice during the COVID-19 pandemic People with rheumatic disease should get vaccinated against COVID-19, including any recommended booster vaccinations, and observe all public health measures (such as mask-wearing and handwashing) as recommended by the New...
by AdminNZ | Feb 23, 2022 | Media Releases, News
Pharmac has recently announced that most people using Humira will be required to move to a similar medicine called Amgevita between 1 March and 31 October 2022. He Ako Hiringa has been asked by Pharmac to prepare education for GPs, nurses and pharmacists to help...
by AdminNZ | Feb 4, 2022 | News
Arthritis New Zealand is one of five finalists to present to Sir Bill English and Lisa King in live ‘What’s your impact?’ competition judging panel. The top five finalists have been announced for the inaugural ‘What’s your impact’ competition – backed by BDO and...
