'Hollow words': Campaigner's battle for 'life-changing' diabetes device
“I feel we are no further forward today than we were two or three years ago."
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The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
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Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."
Pharmac makes change to ADHD medication prescriptions
Nearly 50,000 ADHD patients will have easier access to Ritalin.
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ
“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”
Pharmac funds diabetes drugs for 'at risk' communities
By focusing on Māori and Pacific for life-saving drugs, Pharmac has improved access.
Lobbying industry exposed: Govt agencies paying hundreds of thousands for advice
'Unlike most other developed countries, New Zealand’s lobbying industry is unregulated.'
EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.
Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments
Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.
'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options
Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.
Pharmac/ACC chairman and former Labour minister in hot water for public political comments
Steve Maharey, a former Labour minister, is the chairman of ACC and Pharmac.
Editorial: Third Covid wave raises questions over antiviral drugs
OPINION: Our editorial on treatment options for Covid infections.
'An early Christmas gift': Life-changing drug to get public funding
Pharmac has reached a provisional agreement with medicine supplier Vertex to fund Trikafta
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Vaccination programme must target Māori and Pacific, say advocates
Health workers want meningococcal vaccination to be more widely available.
Meth access cutting demand for abuse of ADHD medications - GP's lawyer
It is alleged the GP wrote ADHD medication prescriptions without specialist approval.
'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed
'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'
'We still wait, and die, for our miracle drug - why?'
OPINION: 'Trikafta makes cystic fibrosis a manageable condition. It lets people live.'
Should cancer drugs be GST-free? Patient who has spent $200k to survive says yes
"I still feel I've got everything going for me," the 76-year-old says.
'Biggest change in a lifetime': ADHD healthcare improvements on the table
'This is a giant step forward. It's just unbelievable.'
Cystic fibrosis: Pharmac receives updated advice for funding Trikafta
Pharmac has re-ranked Trikafta on its Options for Investment list after updated advice.
Pharmac 'procrastinating' over funding glucose monitors
Glucose monitors would be life-changing for all with diabetes.
'Worst fears come true': Why NZ is not ready for a fentanyl crisis
Low doses of the life-saving antidote Naloxone are a worry, says NZ Drug Foundation.
Explainer: End of DHBs - what you need to know about new system
The focus has been on the top end of the planned changes - what about the local level?
Pharmac HIV treatment change should give patients more privacy
HIV prevention group happy but campaigner says work needed on cancer, rare illnesses.
'What Pharmac has in common with the Reserve Bank'
OPINION: What New Zealand has done with both entities is forget history.
Watch: Pharmac review uncovers 'systemic failings' for those with rare disorders
People with rare disorders facing excessive suffering under Pharmac model, review finds.
Mystery donor: $27K 'miracle drug' couriered to Rotorua teen with cystic fibrosis
The anonymous sender wrote: 'Keep fighting hard - you've got this. I hope this helps.'
'For some of us it is a life-and-death decision': Pharmac boost not enough, patients say
Ill patients say lack of Budget funding for new drugs means some of them will die sooner.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Cancer drug debate: Give Pharmac more funds, Greens say
Cancer drugs, mental health support system in spotlight ahead of Budget.