New ZealandFamily says choice is life in Australia or death waiting for PharmacTauranga couple splitting up family so their daughter can access treatment in Australia.01 Aug 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDying man's father hits out at Government funding gangs, not drugsJustin Haigh is paying hundreds of thousands for unfunded, potentially life-saving drugs.27 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandPharmac releases priority funding lists for first timeThe release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.27 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandCritical breathing medicine shortage - demand doubles due to RSVMeanwhile dozens of children are battling the highly contagious winter virus in ICUs.14 Jul 12:22 AM
New ZealandAccess to miracle drug a 'lifeline' for cystic fibrosis patients with no hopeDrug company to fund miracle drug for those with CF who have exhausted all options.07 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandDiabetes-drug decision will hit thousands, says doctorDiabetes is the country's biggest and fastest-growing health condition.11 Jun 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding PharmacPharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.05 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Wikipedia says I have 3.5 years to live': How to get on with living with cancerHerald photographer Jason Oxenham on his new normal - which is far from normal.28 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They'll die and they'll die young': Cancer sufferer blasts Pharmac funding"I am beyond not happy, devastated, and angry by what Pharmac has received."21 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'More children are going to die': Pharmac's budget sparks furyNZ's drug buying agency to get an extra $200 million over the next four years.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No clear link': Families left in the dark about epilepsy deaths after brand switchInquest found no clear link between the brand switch and the sudden epilepsy deaths.20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Don't play sick children off against each other'- Children's CommissionerHis comments come after Pharmac is likely to end blanket provision for child cancer drugs.03 May 07:17 AM
New Zealand'Blood on my hands': Pharmac likely to end kids' cancer drug fundingFunding for drugs to help young cancer patients tipped to cease over "inconsistency".02 May 07:57 PM
New Zealand'It's about prioritising life': Pharmac wish list needs extra $400mThe number and cost of desired extra medicines has been released for the first time.29 Apr 09:42 PM
New ZealandVitamin D: How important is it for babies?Low levels of the vitamin can cause respiratory illnesses.25 Apr 09:28 PM
PoliticsCancer patient pays $2000 a week to have drug injectedAndrew Speir had to crowd-fund to buy Avastin - now he's paying to have it administered.11 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandMasterton woman's appeal for medical funding rejectedAllyson Lock is just one of 11 people in New Zealand with the disease.09 Apr 01:15 AM
New ZealandWoman battling cancer has to pay $64k for drug: 'They're making money out of me dying'Heartbreak has turned to anger with the public health system.07 Apr 11:04 PM
PoliticsPharmac review focuses on speed of decisions, transparencyWhat the review of Pharmac is tasked with investigating is set to be revealed.01 Mar 09:10 PM
New ZealandPharmac knew of epilepsy drug change risks, went ahead with switchPharmac knew there were reasons some patients wouldn't tolerate change in their medicines.24 Feb 04:39 AM
New Zealand'Gold stamp' not available: Major inquest into unexplained epilepsy deaths resumesMajor coronial inquest into six unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes this week.21 Feb 07:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe $470,000 drug that could 'dramatically improve' a young girl's lifeLeah Rumney needs Trikafta to help her cystic fibrosis.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac stoush: 'I cannot believe people are not being given this drug'An internal clash at Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending cancer treatment.20 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandWellington siblings share rare condition and a dream for a miracle cureWith the help of a 'miracle drug' the brother and sister could think about retirement.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNational already applying pressure on new select committeesShane Reti criticises Labour MPs on health committee after vote against Pharmac inquiry.03 Dec 12:39 AM
New ZealandToddler loses dad to sudden unexplained epilepsy deathHow do you explain to a 2yo his dad is here in his heart but not here, grieving mum says.02 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandGrieving mum: 'We are fighting for you' - inquest into six epilepsy deathsSix New Zealanders lost unexpectedly to epilepsy the subject of major inquest.30 Nov 05:38 AM
New Zealand'I wish I had got him off that drug': Grieving mum speaks out ahead of epilepsy inquestA major coronial inquest into the six sudden epilepsy deaths starts Monday.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnxious wait: Women worry over nationwide shortage of HRTThe global shortage of the hormone estradiol is also causing a shortage of contraceptives.21 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandContraceptive pills used by 25,000 NZ women out of stockStocks of the pills are not expected to be replenished until mid-February.08 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandPatients may pay more for out-of-stock inhalerAn inhaler is now among the medications out of stock because of Covid delays.07 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandPharmac under fire for 'inhumane' funding decisionsAgency slammed by a leading expert in severe inflammatory bowel disease.01 Oct 05:09 AM
New ZealandAct's health plan: Independent Pharmac review, cut number of DHBsThe party wants to allow transparency and more timeliness in decision making.29 Sep 09:00 PM
