by Arthritis NZ | May 13, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News
Any registered doctor in New Zealand can prescribe CBD oil. Doctors are encouraged to only prescribe for a medical condition when conventional treatments havenât been successful. The Cannabis Clinic has the following tips for those wanting a prescription from their...
by Tracey Kellett | May 13, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News
Arthritis and pineapple: the bromelain connection Pineapple contains a group of enzymes called bromelain, which has promising anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. It is found in the fruit but is extracted from the core and stem where it is most highly...
by Arthritis NZ | Apr 19, 2022 | News, Research
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 Arthritis NZ | 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 Arthritis NZ | Feb 4, 2022 | News
Arthritis New Zealand is one of five finalists to present to Sir Bill English and Lisa King in live âWhatâs your impact?â competition judging panel. The top five finalists have been announced for the inaugural âWhatâs your impactâ competition â backed by BDO and...
by Arthritis NZ | Feb 3, 2022 | News, Research
In the 2015 Budget, the Government allocated $6-million of new funding over a three-year period to help improve care for people with osteoarthritis and associated health conditions. This led to the creation of the Mobility Action Plan (or âMAPâ) which aimed to improve...
