PremiumPremiumManufacturing150 jobs going as pharma company closes Manukau sitePharma company is closing sites in South Auckland that have operated since the 1990s.30 Jul 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDying man's father hits out at Government funding gangs, not drugsJustin Haigh is paying hundreds of thousands for unfunded, potentially life-saving drugs.27 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandPharmac releases priority funding lists for first timeThe release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.27 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAccess to miracle drug a 'lifeline' for cystic fibrosis patients with no hopeDrug company to fund miracle drug for those with CF who have exhausted all options.07 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandDiabetes-drug decision will hit thousands, says doctorDiabetes is the country's biggest and fastest-growing health condition.11 Jun 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding PharmacPharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.05 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Blood on my hands': Pharmac likely to end kids' cancer drug fundingFunding for drugs to help young cancer patients tipped to cease over "inconsistency".02 May 07:57 PM
VideoParents struggle to get support for daughter diagnosed with rare growth hormone disorderTwo-year-old Elenna suffers from a rare growth hormone disorder, so rare that there is no official name for it, which means no funding for drugs that can treat the condition. Video / Mark MitchellWatch15 Apr 11:17 PM
New Zealand'I feel validated': Woman speaks after losing two babies due to 'incompetent' GP'I had to bury two children and that's something that I don't think I will ever get over.'15 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: Pharmac review to focus on speed and transparencyA review of the government's drug buyer Pharmac will focus on the timeliness and transparency of its decisions.Watch01 Mar 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Gary Payinda: 'If you don't want the jab, don't get it. Just stay away from patients'Opinion: To provide a safety blanket, we need near-total coverage, with few exceptions.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: First vaccine passes muster and readied for rolloutEDITORIAL: Rollout to frontline workers and household contacts expected in first quarter.03 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldCovid vaccine plant evacuated as company feuds with EUAstraZeneca vaccine plant in Wales evacuated over a suspicious package.27 Jan 05:14 PM
WorldCovid-19: WHO blasts vaccine profits and prioritiesDirector-General claims vaccine makers targeting locations where 'profits are highest'.18 Jan 05:54 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldReporter who covered Martin Shkreli arrest reveals relationship with himNew York Times: A reporter who covered Shkreli's arrest fell in love with him soon after.22 Dec 06:24 AM
WorldG20 leaders urge united response to virusCovid-19 offers G20 members chance to cooperate for greater good - but will they?22 Nov 12:31 AM
PoliticsWho will be first in line for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine?Vulnerable people and frontline Covid-19 workers will be first up for the vaccine.10 Nov 12:58 AM
BusinessWalmart sues US Government in preemptive strike in opioid abuse battleAs the operator of more than 5,000 pharmacies, Walmart faces legal action.23 Oct 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailE-commerce start-up Storbie raises $1.5 million to expandStorbie plans to grow it Australian business to 1000 pharmacies by the end of 2022.22 Oct 04:14 AM
WorldCovid: UK could get 40m Pfizer vaccine jabs by New YearNZ has also signed with Pfizer, which says it's manufacturing at scale as trials continue.19 Oct 02:02 AM
WorldWHO study finds remdesivir didn't help Covid patientsConcerns at how effective remdesivir is against Covid - but questions over WHO study too.16 Oct 06:51 PM
New ZealandPharmacist who stole drugs to feed addiction has registration cancelledThe pharmacist said temptation got the better of him when he was caught stealing drugs.09 Oct 02:53 AM
New ZealandPatients may pay more for out-of-stock inhalerAn inhaler is now among the medications out of stock because of Covid delays.07 Oct 01:34 AM
WorldExplained: The experimental Covid-19 drug Trump has been given"They're not going to just sit around and watch to see if he gets sick."03 Oct 12:16 AM
WorldHydroxychloroquine: Divisive drug may hold secrets to stopping Covid-19Opinions on hydroxychloroquine effects are divided - a new study hopes to change this.19 Sep 12:47 AM
New ZealandCountdown introduces paracetamol sales limit after student's deathCountdown says it's taken on recommendations from a recent report by the coroner.11 Sep 02:24 AM
World$328m viral stunt that actually workedWhen it dominated social media feeds six years ago, many wrote it off as a fad.07 Sep 06:52 AM
New ZealandStudent's paracetamol overdose: Coroner calls for tighter sales limitsParacetamol is widely available but people may not realise the dangers of abusing it.04 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesDouglas Pharmaceuticals shrugs off Covid, raises $10mHenderson-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer says Covid hasn't put a brake on growth.02 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleConcern over influencer's Panadol push alongside mental health messageThe pain reliever brand has partnered with influencer Simone Anderson.28 Aug 01:00 AM
HealthcareEbos Group posts record full-year resultCoronavirus pandemic did not negatively impact Ebos Group's FY20 result.19 Aug 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessKiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' dealResearch and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.17 Aug 05:52 AM
