Researchers have issued a new caution over the use of Champix quit-smoking tablets.

Labour's Phil Goff says the US doesn't have the negotiating strength to impose its will on NZ and weakening Pharmac is something only big pharmaceutical companies want.

Government drug-buying agency Pharmac is to fund another drug to treat New Zealanders suffering from narcolepsy.

Drug-buying agency Pharmac is set to provide greater access to an expensive drug used to treat brain cancer.