Care needs to be taken when switching patients to and from rivaroxaban due to the increased risk of bleeding.

MidCPG is funded for the provision “Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) free to under 25 years old” in Community Pharmacy.  

MidCPG's Gout Management Service aims to ensure patients with gout & raised serum uric acid are effectively treated and advised. 

Implementation, advice and information for the delivery of Methotrexate Patient Education Service

Implementation, advice and information for the delivery of Oral Anti-Coagulant Education (Warfarin and Dabigatran) 

Implementation advice and information for the delivery of Pre-Medication Assessment for Medication Oversight (MO)

MidCPG have exited the  Sharps and Waste Contract with Waikato DHB.

 MidCPG gave the necessary 6 months’ notice to exit the Contract between Us and Waikato DHB,  for the  funding of  Sharps and Waste Disposal in Waikato Community Pharmacies.

 This is due to a long period of over-spend that we could not sustain any longer.

•  As of the 1^st of July 2021 Waikato DHB will solely manage the contract.  
• Your contracts with MidCPG will be closed.   

Community Pharmacy will not be affected   - Interwaste remains the service provider and the service will continue as per normal.

MidCPG's Smoking Cessation service aims to provide advice and information to those wishing to Quit Smoking. 

Implementation, advice and information for the delivery of Sore Throat Swabbing and Provision of Antibiotics. 

Implementation, advice and information for the delivery of SSRI Patient Education Service

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of asthma in the world with 1 in 7 children and 1 in 9 adults taking asthma medication.  There are over 60 deaths per year in NZ with many being preventable.