Recent changes now allow trained GPs in New Zealand to assess and initiate treatment for adult ADHD. Ranolf Medical Centre does not currently provide ADHD assessment or treatment initiation services. Patients concerned about ADHD are encouraged to book a routine consultation to discuss symptoms and referral options.

We have updated our prescribing and controlled drug policies to reflect changes in national regulations and best practice. These policies explain how repeat prescriptions are managed, when medication reviews are required, and how higher risk medicines are prescribed and monitored. The updates aim to support safe, consistent care and help

Over the Christmas period, our staff will get a chance to take a short break to be with their families. We will be open normal hours 7:30am – 5pm, with limited staff numbers, except for: Thursday 25th December: Closed Friday 26th December: Closed Thursday 1st January: Closed Friday 2nd January:

The prolonged prescriptions system is due to become active in late Feb 2026.  If you feel you might be suitable for 6 or 12-month prescriptions, you will need to book a Safe Prescribing Assessment with your usual Dr. Please note, they will only agree to this if it is felt to be safe and appropriate for you

There are a few different ways you can check your immunisation status: 1. Check your Well Child or Plunket book. 2. View your immunisation history through our patient portal Myindici. 3. Through the Te Whatu Ora My Health Account https://identity.health.nz/ Who should consider getting an MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubelle) vaccination?:‍

A $5 per item prescription co-payment will return on 1st July 2024.  This is payable to your pharmacy when collecting your medication. This surcharge does not apply to patients who are:– Aged 65yrs+– Aged under14– Community Service Card (CSC) holders. You can check CSC eligibility by phoning 0800 999 999 or

Early detection through regular screening of Breast or Cervical cancer can save your life. What better gift to give yourself and your whānau this Mother’s Day. Cervical Screening:From 12 September 2023, the primary test for cervical screening (previously called a “smear” test) changed to a human papillomavirus (HPV) test.The new

We\’re excited to announce a new service at Ranolf Medical Centre. From 6th May, we will have a Skin Clinic every four weeks. Patients can have skin lesion checks and minor surgery with Dr Paul Alsop – GP Skin Specialist. Patients can book a lesion check (up to three lesions

Time to Screen is a free government-run programme to help detect bowel cancer. It is offered every two years to people aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly funded health care. Māori and Pasifika will be invited to participate in bowel screening from 50 years old, which

Flu season is back, so we urge you to book your 2024 Flu Vaccine.  STANDARD FUNDED VACCINE: INFLUVAC is this year\’s standard vaccine, which will remain FUNDED and FREE for patients who meet the eligibility criteria. https://www.immunise.health.nz/about-vaccines/nz-immunisations/flu-influenza-vaccine/ For patients who are not eligible for a funded vaccine, the cost is