Pharmac CEO's fate revealed over Rachel Smalley email saga
Pharmac's board met today amid a deepening crisis over internal emails.
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Sue Wall-Cade has "no faith" in Pharmac after internal emails were revealed.
'Saddening': Pharmac director who helped appoint CEO slams board, toxic culture
'If you have been this tone-deaf in the past what makes you less tone-deaf in the future?'
Pharmac email crisis: Emailer apologises to Smalley; Chair meets bosses; Calls for CEO sacking
The PM steps into the Pharmac email row, labelling comments 'totally unacceptable'.
In open letter, cancer patients call for Pharmac CEO to resign over Rachel Smalley emails
Families affected by cancer believe CEO and chairman of Pharmac need to step down.
Pharmac CEO must go, says country's top blood doctor
Fitt's comments have been labelled 'not just unprofessional, but deeply offensive'.
'Smalley is going to be mega shitty': Broadcaster uncovers Pharmac emails
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Labour pledges $1 billion boost to Pharmac medicines
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Young mum's $100k bill for cancer drugs that has political parties at odds
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Shaneel Lal: Act’s privileged perspective on healthcare will hurt minorities
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'We are in a crisis': Patients call for access to new meds
MyLifeMatters collective represents over a million patients with life-limiting conditions.
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Andrew Young: Time to mobilise to fight cancer
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'Ban it': NZ medical experts call out pharmaceutical advertising
The Council of Medical Colleges want to stop the advertisement of medicines.
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The silent change: What to expect when going through perimenopause
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Top health adviser 'embarrassed' at cancer diagnosis after missing mammogram
A public health advisor was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing a mammogram.
'Screening could save lives': Mum fights for more checks of spinal disorder
Spinal muscular atrophy is a common genetic cause of death in babies without treatment.
Australians, Brits to get free prescriptions in NZ
NZ has reciprocal health agreements with the UK and Oz, National not impressed.
A prescription for better access to medicine
Opinion: Barriers remain after $5 co-payment charge is gone.
'Hollow words': Campaigner's battle for 'life-changing' diabetes device
“I feel we are no further forward today than we were two or three years ago."
Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges
The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.
'Would they run out of Viagra?' Pharmac slammed for huge shortage of HRT
Northland women going through menopause are starting to suffer due to an HRT shortage.
'I’ve got to fight': Cancer dad's desperate bid to stay alive for his son
He hopes to raise $100,000 to pay for a "miracle" drug he believes can extend his life
Each day, he fears his wife and son won't wake up. A small machine could change that
"CGMs shouldn’t be a luxury. It’s time for New Zealand to wake up and catch up."
Pharmac makes change to ADHD medication prescriptions
Nearly 50,000 ADHD patients will have easier access to Ritalin.
'We can finally exhale': Woman takes on travel career as new drug available
“I can do this without having to worry about getting sick.”
'More days on this Earth': Sisters celebrate as 'miracle' drug now available in NZ
“I never thought that I would be able to live the life I’m living now ... I’m thriving.”
Pharmac funds diabetes drugs for 'at risk' communities
By focusing on Māori and Pacific for life-saving drugs, Pharmac has improved access.
Lobbying industry exposed: Govt agencies paying hundreds of thousands for advice
'Unlike most other developed countries, New Zealand’s lobbying industry is unregulated.'
EpiPen funding 'took a load off' for allergy sufferers
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