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Coronavirus: Pharmac working to minimise supply issues
Douglas Pharmaceuticals details its punishing contract.
Coronavirus: Pharmac to limit paracetamol due to factory closures
Pharmac will limit the amount of the government-funded drug patients can get from Monday.
Inquiry urged after sixth epilepsy drugs switch death
Calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry have been made after another death.
Drug supply disruptions 'inevitable', says Pharmac
Pharmac: Contingency plans in place to ensure no one runs out of their medicine.
NZ's most popular depression pill is running out. Lives may be at risk
Pharmacist: "They [Pharmac] are playing with people's lives and I'm sick of it."
40,000 Kiwis living with hepatitis C could be cured
"If you have ever been at risk take the step to get tested for your own peace of mind."
Cycling couple deliver coffin to Parliament
Protest calling for Pharmac's $1b-a-year budget to be doubled reaches Parliament steps.
166 Kiwis died from sudden unexpected deaths in epilepsy in 10 years
Sudep is the leading cause of death in people with uncontrolled seizures.
The new drugs that could extend the lives of 120,000 Kiwis
Pharmac is considering new medicines for type 2 diabetics.
Pharmac to fund better diabetes drugs
New Zealand has had the worst range of funded diabetes drugs in the developed world.
'It's given me so much hope': Breast-cancer drug deal announced
The Government's drug-buying agency says Ibrance could be in the patients' hands in April.
National intensifies scrutiny on Pharmac drug deaths
National calls for inquiry into Pharmac's epilepsy drug Logem, now linked to five deaths.
Pharmac knew of epilepsy deaths for weeks but stayed silent
Pharmac knew that three deaths had been linked to its drug brand didn't tell patients.
Patient advocacy group demands doubling of Pharmac budget
Group says Pharmac spends less and waits longer to fund drugs than other OECD countries.
NZ's alarming rise of meningococcal disease in the spotlight
This year alone, 126 Kiwis have contracted the disease - that's roughly 3 a week.
Fourth death linked to Pharmac's epilepsy medication switch
The medication switch to generic brand Logem affects about 11,000 people.
Hundreds of Kiwis battling leukaemia given hope with funding of new drug
Auckland woman credits precious years with her grandchildren to newly funded drug.
Tama is deteriorating fast. But the drug that can help him is too expensive
It is thought there are fewer than 100 people in the country with the condition.
Pharmac confirms free access to long-awaited contraceptives
Pharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.
'Left on the scrapheap': Pharmac decision bittersweet for MS patients
Campaigners are still concerned the agency is working too slowly.
Doctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand grows
Vials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.
Measles outbreak: Four strains of measles, 30 new cases per day
Measles is spreading rapidly across Auckland
Calls to let pharmacists help with measles vaccinations
Every tool must be used to stop the current measles outbreak, pharmacists say.
Cancer agency 'will go down in history'
Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have been given hope.
Pharmac announces new cancer drugs on the way
Three new cancer drugs could be on the shelves by November if consultation goes well.
Giant shakeup for cancer care as national agency launched
Cancer expert: It's the biggest change in cancer care in at least 15 years, if not ever.
Andrew Young: Why the Cancer Society believes 'change is better'
Comment: Daffodil Day is a good time to reflect on some of the key cancer issues.
Actor's marathon charity run goes international
Will Hall's marathon mission for charity is set to take him to New Caledonia.
The immunisation fallout: NZ set to lose measles 'all-clear' status
Kiwi kids at "growing risk" of dying from measles if the Government does not act soon.
Family says proposed cancer drugs funding would be 'life-changing'
Pending public feedback, the changes would be implemented from December 1.
'Don't let Pharmac condemn her': Mother's plea to Parliament
Cancer sufferers have again called for an inquiry into Pharmac.
Pharmac announces plan to fund cancer drugs
Pharmac has today announced plans to fund two new cancer drugs.
Whooping cough: The underestimated threat of winter
Colder months and greater exposure to flu impacted the body's ability to protect itself.