What’s Up w/ Dr. Shane Reti: November 21, 2023

This week for our catchup with Dr Reti, the discussion centred around the National Party’s plans to reinstate prescription fees on medicines.

The plan has come under fire after a survey of pharmacists across Aotearoa showed that a majority were not in favour of reinstating prescription fees.

Respondents to the survey cited better patient accessibility and interaction as reasons to not reinstate the former co-pay system.

Nicholas also asked Dr Reti about Labour Leader Chris Hipkins recent decision to back calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

Nicholas began by asking Dr Reti about the reasoning behind reintroducing prescription fees.