Labour pledges $1 billion boost to Pharmac medicines
Labour has increased funding 62 per cent since 2017.
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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
However, Allergy NZ says more education about changes is needed.
Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments
Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.
'Lagging behind': Bay doctor starts petition for more menopausal hormone therapy options
Since its launch last month, the petition has gained more than 3300 signatures.
Pharmac/ACC chairman and former Labour minister in hot water for public political comments
Steve Maharey, a former Labour minister, is the chairman of ACC and Pharmac.
Editorial: Third Covid wave raises questions over antiviral drugs
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'An early Christmas gift': Life-changing drug to get public funding
Pharmac has reached a provisional agreement with medicine supplier Vertex to fund Trikafta
Cystic fibrosis: Funding of life-extending drug Trikafta proposed to start in April
Funding of Trikafta will be for those aged 6 and older who meet certain criteria.
Vaccination programme must target Māori and Pacific, say advocates
Health workers want meningococcal vaccination to be more widely available.
Meth access cutting demand for abuse of ADHD medications - GP's lawyer
It is alleged the GP wrote ADHD medication prescriptions without specialist approval.
'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed
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