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18 Aug 2023
PhD grad on new evidence for eye drops used in preterm infants
Lisa Kremer’s (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, and Waitaha) walk across the graduation sta...

07 Aug 2023
Is Ozempic the miracle weight loss drug?
If Ozempic or similar medicines were funded for weight loss it would take consid...

04 Jul 2023
HRC grants $51 million to Otago researchers
Otago researchers have received a significant $51 million funding boost from the...

25 May 2023
Study will measure how much breast milk baby is actually getting
Mothers worry about an exhaustive list of things; University of Otago researcher...

23 Feb 2023
Representing Aotearoa New Zealand at Synchronised Skating events in Europe
Competing against some of Europe’s top teams was an “incredible” experience and...

21 Feb 2023
Free medicine assessment for LGBTQIA+ proves popular
The School of Pharmacy hosted a free “Rainbow Pharmacy” pop-up clinic event on T...

21 Feb 2023
Free medicine assessment for LGBTQIA+ proves popular
The School of Pharmacy hosted a free “Rainbow Pharmacy” pop-up clinic event on T...

14 Feb 2023
Pharmacy Clinic offers free medicine assessment for LGBTQIA+
The University of Otago’s School of Pharmacy Clinic will be hosting a free pop-u...

12 Dec 2022
Inaugural Socioeconomic Equity Project professional health cohort graduating
Amy Hudson spent much of her final year at her Kaikohe school as a class of one;...

12 Dec 2022
Inaugural Socioeconomic Equity Project professional health cohort graduating
Amy Hudson spent much of her final year at her Kaikohe school as a class of one;...

30 Nov 2022
Pharmacy event connects research and industry
Otago’s School of Pharmacy Research Day 2022 provided an opportunity to showcase...

27 Jul 2022
Path to pharmacy, a busy one
Knowing the importance of vaccines has helped a pharmacy student overcome her fe...

26 Jul 2022
Three more Otago supervisors receive international recognition
Three University of Otago supervisors have gained United Kingdom Council for Gra...

17 Apr 2019
17 April 2019, Little drops for little eyes
Little drops for little eyes...

10 Nov 2017
Students and wider sector reap benefits of new fellow's mental health knowledge
New professional practice fellow Emma Smith is keen to spread her enthusiasm, pa...

04 Aug 2017
2016 Hospital Preceptor of the Year
Hannah Soper accepts 2016 Hospital Preceptor of the Year award at the School of...

04 Aug 2017
2016 Rural Pharmacist of the Year, Graham Provis
2016 Rural Preceptor of the Year, Graham Provis says \

04 Aug 2017
Curriculum update
Today, many of the services pharmacists provide require them to work at the top...

04 Aug 2017
Inaugural Green Cross Health Pharmacy Awards Ceremony
The University of Otago, School of Pharmacy, is excited to announce the inaugura...

04 Aug 2017
2016 Community Preceptor of the Year
Karen Crisp is awarded 2016 Community Preceptor of the Year at the School of Pha...

03 Jul 2017
Researchers propose turning philosophy of pharmacy on its head
School of Pharmacy researchers propose a philosophical framework for the profess...
22 May 2017
News Archive
Links to archived news stories and press releases, which were first published mo...

01 May 2017
New curriculum aims to produce work-savvy pharmacists
A new Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree curriculum is set to be rolled out at...

09 Aug 2016
School of Pharmacy students play a major role in “Against the Current”
The Otago Malaysian Students’ Association (OMSA) musical theatrical performance,...

26 May 2016
Patti Napier Initiates Change for Future New Zealand Technician’s roles.
Following the announcement of Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Ministry of Health, we as...

07 Sep 2015
Students thrive in the culture of a revamped honours programme
Fourth-year students involved in the National School of Pharmcy's revamped Honou...