OpinionGeorge Laking: Talks lose-lose for cancer patientsThe cost of new "generic" versions of Herceptin and other such pharmaceuticals looks likely to become a casualty of the TPP agreement, writes George Laking.20 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandMore jabs in store for Kiwi babiesKiwi babies look likely to get free vaccinations against chickenpox and rotavirus later this year - up to six years after Australia.14 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Miracle cure, morally derelictAndrea Murphey is an attractive, youthful 52-year-old who says her life has been saved by an expensive "miracle" drug.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlea: Give us miracle drugAndrea Murphy says her life has been saved from a killer blood disease by an expensive "miracle" drug and is pleading for Pharmac to approve state funding of it.23 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPut NZ's health before big pharmaLeaked proposed provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement could affect our ability to treat chronic diseases, writes Briar Mannering.06 Dec 04:40 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Pharmac vulnerable in trade talksIt is not a binary question - will Pharmac survive or not? - but rather how might the rules it operates under change, writes Brian Fallow.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew alert over drug to quit smokingResearchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.04 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandGoff: Pharmac 'absolute bottom line'Labour's Phil Goff says the US doesn't have the negotiating strength to impose its will on NZ and weakening Pharmac is something only big pharmaceutical companies want.30 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandPharmac to fund narcolepsy drugGovernment drug-buying agency Pharmac is to fund another drug to treat New Zealanders suffering from narcolepsy.26 Apr 04:58 AM
