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Exclusive: Insurance gap blocking Kiwis from life-saving drugs will be fixed, Seymour says
A Medsafe technicality is seeing people miss out on desperately-needed funds.
Inside the fentanyl trade powering the world’s deadliest drug crisis
Times: Last year the drug killed more young Americans than car accidents or guns.
Revealed: David Seymour's big plans for Pharmac
Seymour wants investigation of possible cost-sharing between Pharmac and patients.
Relapse risk: Schizophrenia meds in supply crunch
Psychiatrists say disruption could cause some patients to suffer relapse of psychosis.
Hope for cancer patients as price falls on life-extending drug
The scheme won't cover all multiple myeloma patients. Details are due within a month.
'Wonderful doctor' sells family home to buy blood cancer drugs
Dr Logan McLennan's former patients are stepping forward to help the beloved GP.
Pharmac stops free flu vaccines for older Māori, Pasifika
Lady Tureiti Moxon says the decision is ‘another anti-Maōri stance’.
Is Alzheimer's the same as dementia? A brain expert explains
Telegraph: Professor Tara Spires-Jones on causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
'Deliberate deception': Pharmacist ordered extra meds, then sold them online
Jayant Patel was caught when the pharmacy owner noticed extra medication and viewed CCTV.
Can weight-loss pills and dieting cause eating disorders?
The demand for off-label weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is starting to get concerning.
Prescription blunder leaves Alexandra woman ‘angry and scared’
Medical botch-up led to woman having to delay having children.
The link between birth control pills and sex drive
New York Times: The pill lowers testosterone. What does that do to libido?
Twelve treatments for thinning hair that actually work
Telegraph: There's no miracle solution, but these are the treatments that can help.
'Financial pressure': Chemist Warehouse store sparks concern among pharmacists
Return of $5 fee could affect how community pharmacies compete, says spokesman.
Is dieting pointless? Here’s what the data says
New York Times: Experts explain what dieting can — and can’t — do for you.
What should I do with old medications?
Here's what to do with expired or unused medicines sitting in your cupboard.
Oprah says she's on a weight-loss drug and ‘done with the shaming’
New York Times: 'I have a predisposition that no amount of willpower is going to control.'
Chemist Warehouse eyed up in huge merger bid
Brash newcomer would merge to create huge new pharmacy company.
Iwi leader fears lifting pseudoephedrine ban will put more P on the streets
'You’re not doing your country any good to put it on the shelves.'
Jarrod Gilbert: The good drugs are returning to chemists
OPINION: The damage caused by stopping pseudoephedrine has been done.
'Fantastic news': Mum cancer-free after international medical trial
Hamilton woman Lisa Martin was among those whose aggressive cancer was eliminated.