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Some prescriptions will still attract $15 fee, despite Budget policy to abolish $5 charges

The Government has abolished most charges, but some remain.

'Huge help': Bay pharmacists praise decision to abolish $5 prescription fee

The decision, announced as part of Budget 2023, will cost the Government $619m.

Medsafe suspends Pharmacy 44's operating licences

Medsafe says an audit found a "significant number of non-compliance issues".

'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.

Before you consider a weight-loss drug, read this

Telegraph: Here's everything you need to know about the new anti-fat injections.

Two Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope to patients after decades of waiting

Financial Times: Trial results are impressive, but some experts remain sceptical.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough: How to spot the early signs of dementia

Telegraph: A groundbreaking new drug slows symptoms, but early detection is still key.

Desperate for a good night’s sleep? Before you take a pill, read this

Telegraph: Insomnia is a growing problem. Here's what you need to know about treatments.

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.

New drug slows Alzheimer’s but can it make a real difference?

It's a bright spot after repeated disappointments in the quest for better treatments.

Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication

Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.

'Cruel and heartless': $52k annual tax on 'miracle drug' slammed

'We will do anything to keep our boy alive but ... detest having to pay tax to do so.'

'We still wait, and die, for our miracle drug - why?'

OPINION: 'Trikafta makes cystic fibrosis a manageable condition. It lets people live.'

Douglas Pharmaceuticals' new $50m block opens

Hi-tech lab and skybridge in major new R&D site.

US pharmacy chains fined $1b over opioid crisis in communities

Jury says pharmacies played a massive role in creating a public nuisance.

Rua Bioscience CEO Rob Mitchell to retire

Rua director Anna Stove will lead the business as managing director.