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National intensifies scrutiny on Pharmac drug deaths

National calls for inquiry into Pharmac's epilepsy drug Logem, now linked to five deaths.

Pharmac knew of epilepsy deaths for weeks but stayed silent

Pharmac knew that three deaths had been linked to its drug brand didn't tell patients.

Patient advocacy group demands doubling of Pharmac budget

Group says Pharmac spends less and waits longer to fund drugs than other OECD countries.

NZ's alarming rise of meningococcal disease in the spotlight

This year alone, 126 Kiwis have contracted the disease - that's roughly 3 a week.

Fourth death linked to Pharmac's epilepsy medication switch

The medication switch to generic brand Logem affects about 11,000 people.

Hundreds of Kiwis battling leukaemia given hope with funding of new drug

Auckland woman credits precious years with her grandchildren to newly funded drug.

Tama is deteriorating fast. But the drug that can help him is too expensive

It is thought there are fewer than 100 people in the country with the condition.

Pharmac confirms free access to long-awaited contraceptives

Pharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.

'Left on the scrapheap': Pharmac decision bittersweet for MS patients

Campaigners are still concerned the agency is working too slowly.

The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status

Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.

Family says proposed cancer drugs funding would be 'life-changing'

Pending public feedback, the changes would be implemented from December 1.

'Don't let Pharmac condemn her': Mother's plea to Parliament

Cancer sufferers have again called for an inquiry into Pharmac.

Pharmac announces plan to fund cancer drugs

Pharmac has today announced plans to fund two new cancer drugs.

Whooping cough: The underestimated threat of winter

Colder months and greater exposure to flu impacted the body's ability to protect itself.

Simon Wilson: The trouble with National's cancer plan

COMMENT: National has announced a funding plan for cancer treatment. But it has problems.

Frustrated cancer patient's husband mulls new political party

He says petitions and appeals to politicians have failed.

'The blackest of days': Parents look back on meningococcal death

Funding meningococcal vaccine would save lives and give his son a legacy, dad says.

At-risk Northlanders can get free flu vaccinations from next week

The amount of new flu vaccine coming to Northland will depend on demand.