New Zealand'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription feeThe decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.23 May 07:02 AM
New ZealandMedsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licencesMedsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".22 May 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRTNorthland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBefore you consider a weight-loss drug, read thisTelegraph: Here's everything you need to know about the new anti-fat injections.10 May 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope to patients after decades of waitingFinancial Times: Trial results are impressive, but some experts remain sceptical.09 May 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAlzheimer’s breakthrough: How to spot the early signs of dementiaTelegraph: A groundbreaking new drug slows symptoms, but early detection is still key.04 May 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDesperate for a good night’s sleep? Before you take a pill, read thisTelegraph: Insomnia is a growing problem. Here's what you need to know about treatments.03 May 09:05 PM
World'A real physical phenomenon': New obesity drug set to upend weight lossFast-track approval sought for drug that helps shed up to 20 per cent of body weight.27 Apr 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe skinny on Ozempic - the wonder injection poised to blow diet industry apartTelegraph: Diet giants like WW are scrambling to adjust as new drugs change the game.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWill Kiwi breakthrough drug for Rett Syndrome make history?NZ drug to help hundreds of thousands of girls and women worldwide awaits FDA approval.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy optionsSince its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.07 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Is big pharma profiteering from the pandemic?OPINION: Investigations allege cancelled vaccine orders are still being paid for.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS approves drug that slows Alzheimer'sLeqembi is the first drug that’s been convincingly shown to slow the decline in memory.06 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandFire and ice: Five big questions Kiwi researchers want to answerCan cannabinoids treat pain? Where do our eels spawn? We highlight five new Kiwi studies.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUS clears updated Covid-19 vaccines for children under age 5Food and Drug Administration aims to better protect the youngest from severe Covid.08 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis drug win, serious police incident in West Akl & Iran to disband oppressive morality police | Focus Morning Bulletin 5 December, 2022Huge win for those with cystic fibrosis, police staff involved in West Auckland 'serious incident' & Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 04:43 PM
New ZealandCystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in AprilFunding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.04 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldNew drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.30 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medicationHopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.27 Nov 05:46 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'30 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'We still wait, and die, for our miracle drug - why?'OPINION: 'Trikafta makes cystic fibrosis a manageable condition. It lets people live.'29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDouglas Pharmaceuticals' new $50m block opensHi-tech lab and skybridge in major new R&D site.13 Sep 10:01 PM
BusinessUS pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communitiesJury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.18 Aug 08:51 PM
CompaniesRua Bioscience CEO Rob Mitchell to retireRua director Anna Stove will lead the business as managing director.21 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandFocus live: Andrew Little's Andrew Little's response to Pharmac inquiryHealth Minister Andrew Little said Pharmac in future will have more focus on improving the health of Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled people. Video / Mark MitchellWatch31 May 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It saves lives': Kristie Purton could still be alive if Trikafta was availableThe second 'Cystic Sister' died in 2019 from cystic fibrosis.17 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHealth reforms review divided over Māori roleThe special committee examining the Govt's health reforms has completed its final report.15 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandMedsafe warning after quack Covid 'cure' puts person in ICUDrinking Miracle Mineral Solution is dangerous and it doesn't cure Covid, Medsafe says.11 Apr 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Shh... medicinal cannabis is making a differenceOPINION: Medicines Act prohibits advertising medicinal cannabis, or even talking about it.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate pharmacist on denying RATs to sick: 'I just feel so helpless'A pharmacist says countless symptomatic people are seeking tests she can't give out.25 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugsAlmost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandParents taking Government to court to stop vaccine rollout for kidsGroup says the approval of Pfizer's vaccine for kids was flawed and illegal.17 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandParents lose daughter to meningococcal, now fighting for access to vaccinesParents Mark and Lisa Gallagher lost their daughter Letitia to meningococcal C in 2012. Video / Ministry of HealthWatch06 Jan 09:07 PM
WorldDrugmaker Teva found liable in opioid crisisA separate trial will follow to determine what Teva will have to pay in the case.30 Dec 08:10 PM
