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flag New Zealand pharmacists warn of crisis as 2026 policy change risks sustainability without clear funding.

flag New Zealand pharmacists are urging urgent funding reform ahead of February 2026 changes allowing 12-month prescriptions for stable long-term conditions, warning that unclear reimbursement plans threaten pharmacy sustainability. flag Rising demand—over 1.8 million monthly users by September 2025—and a shrinking number of pharmacies (down to 1,069) strain an already overburdened system, with pharmacist density at just 8 per 10,000 people, below comparable nations. flag Regional shortages, workforce challenges, and reliance on retail profits for clinical services heighten concerns about access, especially for vulnerable populations.

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