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Tauranga couple splitting up family so their daughter can access treatment in Australia.
Pharmac: Is our medicines agency still fit for purpose?
Agency's future is under scrutiny as it juggles public demands and rising drug prices.
Dying man's father hits out at Government funding gangs, not drugs
Justin Haigh is paying hundreds of thousands for unfunded, potentially life-saving drugs.
Pharmac releases priority funding lists for first time
The release comes after public pressure for the agency to be more transparent.
Critical breathing medicine shortage - demand doubles due to RSV
Meanwhile dozens of children are battling the highly contagious winter virus in ICUs.
Access to miracle drug a 'lifeline' for cystic fibrosis patients with no hope
Drug company to fund miracle drug for those with CF who have exhausted all options.
Diabetes-drug decision will hit thousands, says doctor
Diabetes is the country's biggest and fastest-growing health condition.
Cecilia Robinson: Time to get serious about funding Pharmac
Pharmac now has more than $1 billion to spend every year, but it's nowhere near enough.
'Wikipedia says I have 3.5 years to live': How to get on with living with cancer
Herald photographer Jason Oxenham on his new normal - which is far from normal.
'They'll die and they'll die young': Cancer sufferer blasts Pharmac funding
"I am beyond not happy, devastated, and angry by what Pharmac has received."
'More children are going to die': Pharmac's budget sparks fury
NZ's drug buying agency to get an extra $200 million over the next four years.
'No clear link': Families left in the dark about epilepsy deaths after brand switch
Inquest found no clear link between the brand switch and the sudden epilepsy deaths.
'Don't play sick children off against each other'- Children's Commissioner
His comments come after Pharmac is likely to end blanket provision for child cancer drugs.
'Blood on my hands': Pharmac likely to end kids' cancer drug funding
Funding for drugs to help young cancer patients tipped to cease over "inconsistency".
'It's about prioritising life': Pharmac wish list needs extra $400m
The number and cost of desired extra medicines has been released for the first time.
Vitamin D: How important is it for babies?
Low levels of the vitamin can cause respiratory illnesses.
Cancer patient pays $2000 a week to have drug injected
Andrew Speir had to crowd-fund to buy Avastin - now he's paying to have it administered.
Masterton woman's appeal for medical funding rejected
Allyson Lock is just one of 11 people in New Zealand with the disease.
Woman battling cancer has to pay $64k for drug: 'They're making money out of me dying'
Heartbreak has turned to anger with the public health system.
Pharmac review focuses on speed of decisions, transparency
What the review of Pharmac is tasked with investigating is set to be revealed.
Pharmac knew of epilepsy drug change risks, went ahead with switch
Pharmac knew there were reasons some patients wouldn't tolerate change in their medicines.
'Gold stamp' not available: Major inquest into unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes
Major coronial inquest into six unexplained epilepsy deaths resumes this week.
The $470,000 drug that could 'dramatically improve' a young girl's life
Leah Rumney needs Trikafta to help her cystic fibrosis.
Pharmac stoush: 'I cannot believe people are not being given this drug'
An internal clash at Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending cancer treatment.
Wellington siblings share rare condition and a dream for a miracle cure
With the help of a 'miracle drug' the brother and sister could think about retirement.
National already applying pressure on new select committees
Shane Reti criticises Labour MPs on health committee after vote against Pharmac inquiry.
Toddler loses dad to sudden unexplained epilepsy death
How do you explain to a 2yo his dad is here in his heart but not here, grieving mum says.
Grieving mum: 'We are fighting for you' - inquest into six epilepsy deaths
Six New Zealanders lost unexpectedly to epilepsy the subject of major inquest.
'I wish I had got him off that drug': Grieving mum speaks out ahead of epilepsy inquest
A major coronial inquest into the six sudden epilepsy deaths starts Monday.
Anxious wait: Women worry over nationwide shortage of HRT
The global shortage of the hormone estradiol is also causing a shortage of contraceptives.
Contraceptive pills used by 25,000 NZ women out of stock
Stocks of the pills are not expected to be replenished until mid-February.