PremiumPremiumOpinionIn open letter, cancer patients call for Pharmac CEO to resign over Rachel Smalley emailsFamilies affected by cancer believe CEO and chairman of Pharmac need to step down.09 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandPharmac CEO must go, says country's top blood doctorFitt's comments have been labelled 'not just unprofessional, but deeply offensive'.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'Smalley is going to be mega shitty': Broadcaster uncovers Pharmac emailsRachel Smalley made a Privacy Act request about herself. Here is what she found.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat will political parties do about the health service?All say they will fill workforce gaps but their plans differ in method, scale and timing.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PoliticsLabour pledges $1 billion boost to Pharmac medicinesLabour has increased funding 62 per cent since 2017.25 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandYoung mum's $100k bill for cancer drugs that has political parties at oddsAdrienne Smithson says her 'world was tipped upside down' after her diagnosis at age 44.12 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionShaneel LalShaneel Lal: Act’s privileged perspective on healthcare will hurt minoritiesOpinion: 'It’s modern-day eugenics in the making.'09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The cancer treatments you need are available, just not in NZOPINION: Why is NZ such an outlier when it comes to access to the latest medicines?04 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are in a crisis': Patients call for access to new medsMyLifeMatters collective represents over a million patients with life-limiting conditions.28 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion | Pharmac in the dark shadow of adversarial politicsOPINION: Drug-buying agency has received huge criticism. For what?21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Young: Time to mobilise to fight cancerOPINION: Why your support for the Cancer Society's Daffodil Day matters.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ban it': NZ medical experts call out pharmaceutical advertisingThe Council of Medical Colleges want to stop the advertisement of medicines.14 Jul 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesEnforcers and budding entrepreneurs: The medicinal cannabis power listThe dope dozen: the most influential NZ players on the medicinal scene.09 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopauseBIG READ: Dr Linda Dear labels perimenopause a "blind spot".08 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTop health adviser 'embarrassed' at cancer diagnosis after missing mammogramA public health advisor was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Screening could save lives': Mum fights for more checks of spinal disorderSpinal muscular atrophy is a common genetic cause of death in babies without treatment.01 Jun 12:18 AM
PoliticsAustralians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZNZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA prescription for better access to medicineOpinion: Barriers remain after $5 co-payment charge is gone.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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."28 May 12:00 AM
PoliticsSome prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 chargesThe Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRTNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his sonHe hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life12 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandEach 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."11 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac makes change to ADHD medication prescriptionsNearly 50,000 ADHD patients will have easier access to Ritalin.01 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”02 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'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.”02 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionPharmac funds diabetes drugs for 'at risk' communitiesBy focusing on Māori and Pacific for life-saving drugs, Pharmac has improved access.20 Mar 12:11 AM
New ZealandLobbying industry exposed: Govt agencies paying hundreds of thousands for advice'Unlike most other developed countries, New Zealand’s lobbying industry is unregulated.'19 Mar 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferersHowever, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.15 Mar 12:22 AM
PoliticsThird senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media commentsDyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.07 Mar 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy optionsSince its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.07 Mar 05:16 PM
PoliticsPharmac/ACC chairman and former Labour minister in hot water for public political commentsSteve Maharey, a former Labour minister, is the chairman of ACC and Pharmac.06 Mar 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Third Covid wave raises questions over antiviral drugsOPINION: Our editorial on treatment options for Covid infections.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'An early Christmas gift': Life-changing drug to get public fundingPharmac has reached a provisional agreement with medicine supplier Vertex to fund Trikafta04 Dec 08:37 PM
