New ZealandThree staff involved in pharmacy error that led to two-month-old's deathThe parents don't blame the intern, saying he lacked proper support.04 Aug 06:57 PM
New ZealandPharmacist let colleague take rap after stealing cash from till more than 200 times The woman's new boss had no idea until her probation officer called. 03 Aug 08:00 AM
WorldBat encounter leaves woman with big bill She received four rabies vaccine doses over 14 days in three American states.01 Aug 02:41 AM
PremiumOpinionCecilia RobinsonCecilia Robinson: Pharmac must adopt smarter, more flexible funding approaches25 Jul 11:00 PM
Wellington‘Life-changing’: Wellington man back on weight loss drug after Medsafe approval12 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: St John needs more funding for the great service they provide08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandMelatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it? 28 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandWorld-first cannabis trial for dogs to recruit 100 pets All dog breeds are eligible including those with osteoarthritis or showing signs of it.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandTears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documentsPrivate ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.24 Jun 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMagic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushroomsMinister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.18 Jun 07:09 AM
New ZealandMelatonin to be sold over counter at NZ pharmacies, 'magic mushroom' rules relaxedThe Government has also approved the use of psilosybin, known as magic mushrooms.18 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandPatients say they didn't receive drugs a private ambulance claims to have givenPrivate ambulance operators are accused of altering records to obtain controlled drugs. 13 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'It seemed strange': Pharmacist's concern about ambulance's frequent narcotics ordersA couple who ran a private ambulance service allegedly procured morphine and fentanyl.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPrivate ambulance operators accused of doctoring records to obtain morphine and fentanyl The couple claimed to treat a man who had been dead for three years.09 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandPharmacist made $126k selling stolen medication on Trade Me Jayant Patel was caught after his boss checked his CCTV and hired a private investigator.15 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Politics is costing lives': Top cop's plea for life-saving cancer drugExperts say patients' lives are hinging on this month's Budget announcement.11 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awarenessRuby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.09 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
PoliticsPharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possibleSarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year. 28 Apr 11:48 PM
WorldSalmon given antianxiety drugs take more risks, study findsYoung salmon in central Sweden must endure a gauntlet to migrate to the Baltic.20 Apr 07:08 PM
BusinessDoor opened to microchip, pharma tariffs, Trump hints at auto tariff pauseTesla, other automaker stocks rise after White House comments.14 Apr 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why extending prescriptions to 12 months will be a good thingOPINION: Extending prescriptions to 12 months will free up resources.02 Mar 12:09 AM
PoliticsFitt resigns as Pharmac chief executive, Bennett expects major change to cultureDrug-buying agency's chief executive had received criticism in the role.28 Feb 01:30 AM
BusinessTrump car tariff threat puts pressure on stock marketsGlobal stocks were under pressure after Trump broadened his tariff threats.19 Feb 11:34 PM
BusinessClass action targets ‘ineffective’ cold medicinesLaw firm files action against Johnson & Johnson.12 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle‘Promising’: Ozempic may protect against Alzheimer’sNew York Times: Could the drugs that upended diabetes and obesity benefit the brain?07 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCop who cheated death on the front line now faces biggest fight of his lifeA police officer is having to self-fund treatment for multiple myeloma.31 Jan 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDo antidepressants work? This British professor says they don’tTimes: Joanna Moncrieff says patients have been duped by big pharma and insecure doctors.20 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Phenomenal’ teen cheerleader died of meningitis a week after starting dream job'She got to live her dream for one week. It was so unfairly taken from her.'19 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessDow rises, Nasdaq falls ahead of earnings, inflation dataMarkets have swagger ahead of economic releases on US inflation and retail sales.13 Jan 11:05 PM
