Legislation is currently before the NZ Parliament that would align the prescribing framework for optometrists and nurse practitioners with that for medical practitioners, dentists and midwives, New Zealand Optics reports.The Medicines Amendment Bill received its second reading on 20 March and now goes to committee, where it will be debated and any changes made.
Research edges closer to an alternative for intravitreal drug delivery
A Charles Darwin University (CDU) researcher is one step closer to replacing intravitreal drug delivery for eye disease, as well...