New Zealand'Remarkable' drugs: Benefits and drawbacks of Wegovy revealedSemaglutide drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are now available in New Zealand.06 Jul 04:12 AM
Lifestyle'Denied a fighting chance': Auckland woman's plea to fund life-saving cancer drugCatherine Cooke petitions Govt to fund Keytruda for early triple negative breast cancer. 27 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandExplainer: Melatonin, ADHD meds and magic mushrooms - what are the changes?Melatonin will soon be available over the counter in New Zealand pharmacies.26 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxed18 Jun 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatmentMerv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.01 May 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 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.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsPharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possibleSarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year. 28 Apr 11:48 PM
New ZealandHow high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industryNZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.23 Apr 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsKiwi drug agency Pharmac escapes US scrutiny over pricesAmerican pharmaceutical companies want Australia slapped with tariffs.20 Mar 04:45 AM
New Zealand‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be fundedOther patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.17 Mar 03:02 AM
New Zealand'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.'16 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandPharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetingsPharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed. 09 Mar 10:50 PM
OpinionOpinion: Kiwis deserve a national action plan for endometriosisOPINION: Too often, those with endometriosis feel unheard or dismissed.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
New Zealand‘A full and very positive life’: Funding to begin for life-extending cancer drugsRhys Drayson passed his given life expectancy after taking the drugs in a clinical trial.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMum's drug funding hope for 3yo son with cystic fibrosis'The earlier children receive Trikafta, the better their long-term health outcomes.'12 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his lifeA police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.31 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac to fund breakthrough breast cancer drugThe agency announces new drugs for breast and lung cancer.06 Dec 12:14 AM
PoliticsPharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah FittThe revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.02 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandCould Pharmac’s ADHD medication changes be a game-changer or a risk?A new medicine and simplified renewal criteria for those with ADHD.01 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National tried to celebrate alone, Act and NZ First were not impressedAct's David Seymour was dealing with a more fearsome group than gangs: menopausal women.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHRT medication struggle highlights urgent need for changeWomen going through menopause struggle with medication switch. 27 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandWomen 'blindsided' by Pharmac's hormone replacement switchPharmac plans to switch to the Mylan brand of estradiol transdermal patches next year.27 Nov 06:14 AM
New ZealandHow a 'horrific' hunting accident in 1982 led to a terminal cancer diagnosisA patient is 'disgusted' National didn't fund 13 cancer drugs it promised.17 Nov 06:40 PM
Lifestyle‘I choose this life’: Paula Bennett’s emotional journeyShe had a wake-up call that changed everything.16 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuPharmac to disestablish its Māori advisory groupInput from Pharmac's Māori advisory group will be replaced by outside partnerships.12 Nov 05:01 AM
