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
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Cancer treatment, tax cuts and German sailorsLetters on cancer treatment and Pharmac; tax cuts, Matariki and more.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Road Ahead: 'What two more years of life could mean for me'Wiki Mulholland old is dying of breast cancer and trying to make each moment count.16 Sep 05:15 PM
KahuThe Road Ahead: 'What two more years of life could mean'Wiki Mulholland is dying of breast cancer and trying to make each moment count.15 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandCancer sufferer who fought for Pharmac funding diesA woman who moved to Australia to get cancer treatment Kadcyla for free has died.24 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our children's lives are in their hands': Family battles Pharmac for 'miracle drug'South Canterbury family is contemplating a move to Australia to access "life-saving" drug.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPharmac removes medicine dispensing restrictionsPharmacists will return to dispensing three months' supply of most medicines.30 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandPharmac report: Should rich people get subsidised medicine?Should high income workers pay higher tax for medicine or more on health insurance?28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for saleA 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.22 Jul 09:44 PM
New ZealandNZ's restrictions on the supply of prescription drugs to be easedRestricted dispensing of pharmaceutical medicine is now (mostly) returning to normal.09 Jul 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Scariest feeling ever': Teen watches as his body wastes awayPharmac won't fund a drug that could help a Gore teen stop his body from atrophy.01 Jul 09:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'$5 too much to be affordable': Calls for removal of prescription 'tax'Prescription fee's are not bettering health outcomes, professionals believe.05 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandHealth Minister rejects 'gagging' advice in PM's office memo, reveals $160m budget boostDavid Clark's announcement comes just days before Thursday's 'recovery' Budget.09 May 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMercy dash in Bangalore liberates New Zealand's ProzacPharmac says Covid has seen a third of its contractors flag potential supply problems.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRecord number of Kiwis get the flu jab before winterThe restrictions to receive the jab have lifted - and 700,000 vaccines are available.26 Apr 09:59 PM
New ZealandPharmac won't fund spinal muscular atrophy SpinrazaFunding for Spinraza, drug to help prolong the lives of SMA babies, given lower priority.23 Apr 10:20 PM
