MidCPG Services offered in Community Pharmacies

^{(Waikato, Lakes, Tairawhiti and Taranaki)} 

1. Emergency Contraceptive Pill FREE for 24 years and under
2. Smoking Cessation Consultation and provision of NRT
3. Oral Anticoagulant Education (Warfarin, Dabigatran and Rivaroxaban)
   
4. Gout Education and Support Service
5. Methotrexate Education Service
6. Asthma Management Services (Childhood, Adolescent and Adult)
7. Sore Throat Management for the prevention of Rheumatic Fever
8. Childhood Skin Conditions (Eczema and Impetigo)
   
9. Gestational Diabetes 
10. Head lice and Scabies Assessment Service
11. Medicine Use Review (MUR) in Community Pharmacy
12. Pre-Medication Oversight Medicine Assessments

Services are FREE to patients who fit eligibility criteria.   Additional research and pilot studies offered as and when appropriate.  

Not all services are funded in every region.  

We welcome all enquires please email: info@midcpg.co.nz

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MidCPG Medicine Management Service (MMS)

MidCPG employ a team of Medicine Management Pharmacists who via referral can provide the following services no charge to Waikato patients:

• Pre-Medication Oversight Assessments, Via Disability Support Link (Pre-Mo)  
• Medicine Use Reviews (MUR)
• Medicine Therapy Assessments (MTA) 
• Health of Older People services to patients across Waikato. 
• Medication education sessions/forums for patients/kaumatua groups. 

Referrals can be made by Health Professionals, Family/Whanau, Caregivers and patients 

Email: pharmacyreferrals@midcpg.co.nz

Strong and Stable Falls Prevention Classes

Strong & Stable is a falls prevention programme facilitated by Midland Community Pharmacy Group under the ACC contract Live Stronger For Longer:   The programme approves and supports community group-based strength and balance classes for older people in the Waikato.   The aim is to improve strength and balance to reduce the incidence and severity of falls and fractures. Being strong & stable helps people maintain their independence & can enhance overall wellbeing.

• Classes are scheduled throughout the week across the greater Waikato.
• Doctors, nurses, physios, pharmacists and other health professionals can refer to approved classes. Individuals can also self-refer or phone with any enquiries.

For further information contact: 

Kasha Latimer, Project Manager   kasha@midcpg.co.nz    M: 027 227 9151                     

Steph McLennan, Project Coordinator   steph@midcpg.co.nz    M: 027 419 0068

www.livestronger.org.nz

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