New ZealandCoroner's court probes dead youth's use of ProzacEighteen months after Toran Henry killed himself, his mother finally gets to have her say on whether an anti-depressant influenced his death.02 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandDrug gaffe endangers blood-clot patientsA common blood-thinning drug is being recalled after a manufacturing blunder that could cause thousands of NZers to accidentally overdose.28 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandAddiction fears trigger bid to control painkillersPublic access to a widely-used class of painkillers containing codeine is likely to be restricted within months over addiction fears.19 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleUnder the weather? Just swallow a doctorThe day when patients can "swallow their doctor" has come a step closer with the development of a submicroscopic nanoparticle that acts as an intelligent pill.19 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentPill-popper celebrities lead trend to legal drug abuseTragedies like Brittany Murphy's death suggest the celebrity habit of prescription pill-popping is spreading.27 Dec 03:00 PM
BusinessProduct promises relief for insomniacsNew Image Group is trialing a milk product in Taiwan it says improves sleep.22 Dec 01:45 AM
Small Business<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> Firm plays NZ drawcard to win drug trialsHigh standards and lower costs have helped to gain contracts from international pharmaceutical firms.20 Dec 02:55 PM
New ZealandMayor: Drugs responsible for late-night textingEmbattled North Shore mayor Andrew Williams has told John Key prescription drugs may have been behind a ranting late-night text.19 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandBan on P ingredient at least a year awayA promised Government crackdown on the main ingredient in the drug P is likely to be at least a year away.15 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleNow you can have what she's having...'Viagra for women': How an unexpected discovery gave rise to a drug that can boost the female libido.16 Nov 11:32 PM
LifestyleAnti-obesity drug takes off a stone in 20 weeksEuropean study shows encouraging results for new class of anti-obesity agents which mimic the action of a hormone that occurs naturally in the gut.22 Oct 09:13 PM
Opinion<i>John Key:</i> Restricting P precursor small price to payThe drug P is a dangerously destructive substance that's wrecking lives, wrecking families, fuelling crime and allowing gangs to flourish.21 Oct 03:00 PM
WorldAfter the bombing, drug addiction strikes GazaMental health professionals say use of the synthetic opioid Tramadol has risen sharply in Gaza since Israel's three-week Operation Cast Lead offensive.14 Oct 01:11 AM
