新西兰药剂师警告发生危机,因为2026年的政策变化有可能在没有明确资金的情况下使可持续性面临风险。
New Zealand pharmacists warn of crisis as 2026 policy change risks sustainability without clear funding.
新西兰药剂师敦促在2026年2月之前紧急进行资金改革,允许为稳定的长期条件开出12个月的处方,警告说,不明确的报销计划威胁到药房的可持续性。
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.
需求不断上升——到2025年9月,每月用户超过180万,药店数量减少(减少到1,069家),使本已负担过重的系统承受压力,药剂师密度仅为每10,000人中8人,低于可比国家。
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.
区域短缺、劳动力挑战以及依赖零售利润提供临床服务加剧了对获得服务的关切,特别是对弱势群体而言。
Regional shortages, workforce challenges, and reliance on retail profits for clinical services heighten concerns about access, especially for vulnerable populations.