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Watch: 'We could die'- Diabetic girls plead with Pharmac

Zoe and Emily say they desperately need New Zealand's help to keep their insulin pumps.

How NZ medicinal cannabis company Cannasouth went up in smoke

Ex-CEO explains why the listed medicinal cannabis firm entered administration.

Opinion: David Seymour putting cart before horse on health insurance

OPINION: Medsafe must first approve off-label medicines, insurers say.

'It’s gut-wrenching': Drug-diluting pharmacist released to halfway house

A pharmacist who diluted thousands of prescriptions is to be released from jail.

Pineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIs

Finally, a 'promising' alternative to endless courses of antibiotics.

Pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies after bill passes third reading

The legislation will allow cold and flu medicines to be available over the counter.

Opinion: Pharmac funding gap leaves Kiwi babies vulnerable to devastating disease

OPINION: It’s time for New Zealand to prioritise the health of its youngest population.

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.

Desperate Pharmac plea from family selling cans for unfunded cancer drugs

A desperate Auckland family is collecting cans to try fund blood cancer medication.

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.