Clinical snippets - January 2026
Watch the Hānuere / January clinical update from Jo Scott-Jones joined by Dave Maplesden, Pinnacle GP liaison in this 49 minute video.
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss measles (clinical signs and testing), NSAID safety in chronic kidney disease, methotrexate prescribing best practice, updates on disability allowance for special foods and CGMs, and more.
Read the written version of this update on Jo Scott-Jones' The New Zealand General Practice Podcast website.
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People using Accuretic will need to get a new prescription to change to an alternative high blood pressure medicine as soon as possible.
Read moreFurther to the public health advisory issued on 9 July 2025, NPHS is advising clinicians that there are now 8 cases linked to the Wairarapa measles outbreak. This includes one new case based in the Manawatu. The new cases are all known close contacts of the index case.
Read moreThis programme provides funding for Aclasta infusions for eligible patients. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice.
View detailsNZePS provides a secure messaging channel for prescribing and dispensing systems to exchange prescription information electronically.