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Explainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?
Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.
GPs able to diagnose and medically treat ADHD from 2026
Treatment has been limited to psychiatrists and paediatricians until now.
Northland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awareness
Ruby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.
'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.
Editorial: Has Nicola Willis used a scalpel or a saw?
OPINON: The scale of cuts feel like we are going to get close to nicking the bone.
Pharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possible
Sarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year.
How high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industry
NZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.
Kiwi drug agency Pharmac escapes US scrutiny over prices
American pharmaceutical companies want Australia slapped with tariffs.
‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be funded
Other patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.
'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient
'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'
Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings
Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.
Opinion: Kiwis deserve a national action plan for endometriosis
OPINION: Too often, those with endometriosis feel unheard or dismissed.
Fitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to culture
Drug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.
‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugs
Rhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.
Mum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis
'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'
Cop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his life
A police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.
‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job
'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'
Pharmac to fund breakthrough breast cancer drug
The agency announces new drugs for breast and lung cancer.
Pharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah Fitt
The revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.
Could Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?
A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.
Claire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressed
Act's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.
HRT medication struggle highlights urgent need for change
Women going through menopause struggle with medication switch.
Women 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switch
Pharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.
How a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosis
A patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.
‘I choose this life’: Paula Bennett’s emotional journey
She had a wake-up call that changed everything.
Pharmac to disestablish its Māori advisory group
Input from Pharmac's Māori advisory group will be replaced by outside partnerships.
More than 6000 ADHD patients to benefit from new drug funding
Pharmac is removing the renewal criteria for stimulant medicine for ADHD and narcolepsy.