Using Medicines
Note: Many of the brochures and leaflets listed below can be ordered, for free, from 
PHARMAC Online Resources or by phoning PHARMAC on 0800 66 00 50.
Test results of funded blood glucose meters
This document provides results of the testing of PHARMAC funded blood glucose meter systems and their testing strips.
Evaluation of blood glucose meters (4 pages, 938 KB)
Blood glucose monitoring devices comparison chart
A comparison of the fully funded blood glucose diagnostic test meters and strips currently on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. This summary document has been compiled using the New Zealand distributor's information.
Comparing blood glucose monitors 2010 (1 page, 151 KB)
Comparing blood glucose monitior 2011 (1 page, 261 KB)
Opening a glass ampoule
If your medicine comes in a glass ampoule, this information sheet provides you with information on how to correctly open the ampoule.
Opening a glass ampoule (1 page, 154 KB)
Practical Tips for Giving Medicine to Kids
Having trouble getting a child in your care to take their medicine? This handy leaflet will provide some tips for giving medicine to young children.
Tips for giving medicine to kids (2 pages, 480 KB)
Page updated on 08 Apr 2011
Linked documents
Evaluation of blood glucose meters (4 pages, 938 KB)
Meter Evaluations Background: Formal evaluation of meter performance were undertaken to assess the accuracy and precision of blood glucose meter systems and their strips. The systems studies are those which are funded by the Government in New Zealand (via a…
Comparing blood glucose monitors 2010 (1 page, 151 KB)
2010 Comparison System Accu-Chek Performa of blood glucose monitoring devices CareSens II CareSens POP FreeStyle Lite On Call Advanced Optium Xceed Supplier Manufacturer Test Strip Coding Sample volume Insufficient Sample Software Test Strip packaging Open Strip Vial Stability Unopened Strip…
Blood glucose monitors comparison 2011 (1 page, 261 KB)
2011 Comparison System of blood glucose monitoring devices Accu-Chek Performa* CareSens II CareSens POP FreeStyle Lite On Call Advanced Optium Xceed* Supplier Manufacturer Roche Diagnostics Roche Diagnostics Pharmaco i-Sens Corp Pharmaco i-Sens Corp Medica Limited Abbott Diabetes Care Airflow Products…
Opening a glass ampoule (1 page, 154 KB)
Information sheet PHARMAC Tips for opening a glass ampoule The following information will help you to open correctly a glass ampoule for your medication. To help keep the ampoule and medicine as sterile as possible, use some sanitiser gel on…
Tips for giving medicine to kids (2 pages, 480 KB)
Children can be good medicine takers if they learn to be. Giving medicines to babies With a little creativity, parents & caregivers can make their children’s medicine taking an easier experience for themselves as well as their children. • Be…
