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New Zealand Paramedics to Gain Medicine Prescribing Powers

9 Jun 2026 9:11 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand paramedics will soon be authorized to prescribe medicines, aiming to enhance community care, reduce emergency department strain, and provide faster treatment, especially in rural areas.

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