Everything You Need to Know About Anticoagulants in NZ | ZOOM Pharmacy

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Everything You Need To Know About Anticoagulants In NZ Anticoagulants, often called blood thinners, are medications that are often prescribed by doctors to kiwis who are at risk of blood clots, strokes, heart attacks and other serious conditions. Whether you are recovering from surgery or have a long-term health condition, anticoagulant medication is very important. […]

Wegovy Has Arrived In New Zealand: What Patients Need To Know

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Wegovy Has Arrived In New Zealand: What Patients Need To Know Update January 2026: For Wegovy enquiries (prescriptions, pricing, or information), please email our customer service team at help@zoompharmacy.co.nz. In April we learnt that the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy received approval in New Zealand. Developed by Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Wegovy (semiglutide) is a prescription medicine […]

Melatonin in the Spotlight – What You Should Know in 2025

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Melatonin in the Spotlight – What You Should Know in 2025 On the 18th June 2025 we learned that Melatonin is going to become more accessible. While it has been classified as a prescription-only medicine, the announcement that it is to be sold over-the-counter at pharmacies in New Zealand is exciting news for many Kiwis […]

Are You Eligible for Free Prescriptions & Delivery?

ZOOM Pharmacy Eligibility – Free Monthly Medicines Delivery Service Last Updated 09/02/2026 ZOOM Pharmacy’s Monthly Medicines Service gives eligible patients access to world-class care for free. Get FREE prescriptions, with FREE packing and FREE delivery to your door. *  Am I eligible to receive this free service? Our service is designed for people who take multiple medicines daily and want an […]

Understanding Dispensing Frequency for Medicines in New Zealand

Understanding Dispensing Frequency Stat vs Non-Stat Medicines

Understanding Dispensing Frequency for Medicines in New Zealand As of 1st January 2025 Pharmac has temporarily changed the dispensing frequency for atorvastatin (Lorstat). For some of our patients taking atorvastatin this has been understandably disruptive. In this article we will explain the difference between stat and non-stat dispensing, reasons why your medicines can’t be dispensed […]

Enjoy a Worry-Free Holiday: Benefits of Our Monthly Medicines Service

Holiday Delays

Enjoy a Worry-Free Holiday: Benefits of Our Monthly Medicines Service The summer holiday season is fast-approaching, and we’re all looking forward to some rest, travel, and festivities. For those who need to take multiple medicines every day, it can also bring a lot of stress, and confusion.  During these busy months things can get intense, […]

Revolutionary Research: Diabetes Drug With Anti-Aging Potential

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Could This Common Diabetes Medication Be the Key to Anti-Aging By 2028 the number of people aged 65 years or older in New Zealand is likely to hit 1 million. Living better for longer is becoming a key issue in today’s world. There has been extensive research in how we can live longer, with more […]

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