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
New ZealandMore than 6000 ADHD patients to benefit from new drug fundingPharmac is removing the renewal criteria for stimulant medicine for ADHD and narcolepsy.11 Nov 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Her legacy': Auckland mum dies as cancer drug is fundedAdrienne Smithson spent her last months fighting for wider access to the medication.31 Oct 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Huge step forward' for Kiwi women as Pharmac funds new menopause drugThe announcement comes amid a global shortage of transdermal oestrogen patches.31 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsPharmac minister stops short of supporting law change amid drug-buying reformA law change was recommended after the first national medicines summit this year.25 Oct 01:56 AM
OpinionOpinion: The forgotten cancer – lives at stake as we wait for Govt actionOPINION: More than 21,000 Kiwis are living with a blood cancer.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Praying for a miracle': Radical step a family could take to keep their mum aliveMaureen King, 69, will soon run out of publicly funded treatment options.12 Oct 08:41 PM
New Zealand'We all miss him': Mum-of-four on losing husband to blood cancerEvery day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with a form of blood cancer.17 Sep 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Life-changing': Cancer 'wonder' drug expected to soon be available for KiwisEnhertu has shown 'unprecedented' trial results, giving hope to mums like Maggie Ngatai.13 Sep 11:02 PM
New Zealand$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency PharmacChristopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Sep 05:50 AM
PoliticsTwo new cancer drugs to be funded this yearIt's expected about 2300 people will have the new drugs funded in the next five years.09 Sep 03:11 AM
New ZealandPharmac to fund lifesaving glucose monitors and insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes patientsThe funding has been hailed as lifesaving and improving for thousands of Kiwis.29 Aug 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Cruellest twist of fate': Kiwi scientist diagnosed with same cancer she was researching'It was shockingly surreal', says Jo Holland.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big PharmaAnalysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.12 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandVaccine for 'devastating disease' expanded to include more at-risk KiwisThousands of immunocompromised Kiwis to benefit from new vaccine funding.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ backtracks on early free access to 'miracle' cancer drugEarly access to the drug could make a significant difference in some patients' survival.06 Aug 02:06 AM
