ESSENTIALS  Most of our [dabigatran] patients had Praxada on the side of their pack, which was easy for us but not great for patients University of Auckland researchers have found it is safe to repackage dabigatran capsules in medicine sachets or pill boxes to improve medicines adherence in New Zealand. Dabigatran is an anticoagulant used

TAKING RISKS IN business is something Abdul Eraki is familiar with. He and a fellow student had taken out a lease on a pharmacy before they’d passed their internship more than nine years ago. Last September, Mr Eraki sold his share of that pharmacy to his business partner to “take a little break from pharmacy”.

Abdul is the General Manager of Northwest 7 Day Pharmacy. With their dedication to supporting the community’s healthcare needs, we were delighted when they decided to become a Silver Partner of Hospice West Auckland last year. Abdul and his team are deeply committed to their long-term relationship with Hospice. They are experienced with the complex medication