Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·6 Aug, 2026 01:00 AM3 mins to readAct leader David Seymour says pharmacists should be able to treat more conditions. Photo / Sylvie Whinray The Act Party is promising to let pharmacists treat more conditions, widening access to care if it wins the election.
Act leader David Seymour announced policy today that would widen the number of conditions pharmacists could treat, increase the number of pharmacies, and introduce 24-hour prescription collection through secure electronic






