The restrictions to receive the jab have lifted - and 700,000 vaccines are available.

Funding for Spinraza, drug to help prolong the lives of SMA babies, given lower priority.

Vaccination is a priority even during lockdown, immunisation expert says.

Shortage of birth control pills - unrelated to Covid-19 - is also affecting New Zealand.

People have been hospitalised overseas after chloroquine overdoses.

High demand could be a large reason why stock levels at pharmacies are plummeting.

Calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry have been made after another death.

Group says Pharmac spends less and waits longer to fund drugs than other OECD countries.

The victims were vulnerable as they were temporary workers, the judge said.

Pharmac today confirmed the contraceptives would be fully funded from November.

Her lawyers say they haven't been paid in more than a year and want off the case.

The Sacklers worked to shield their wealth because of worries about legal threats.

Three new cancer drugs could be on the shelves by November if consultation goes well.

Funding meningococcal vaccine would save lives and give his son a legacy, dad says.

DHBs have not been given enough to keep up with demand, experts say.

The pharmaceutical company says it is currently renegotiating its debt.

NZ First leader says he intends to persuade Health Minister on a trial

Labour MPs accused of blocking inquiry into drug-buying agency.

Countries must be willing to pay for innovation, drug companies say.

Pharmac seeking new influenza vaccines to protect elderly and children.

Over 1400 people died from poison in NZ between 2008 and 2013, study finds.

Spinraza is the only FDA-approved treatment for sufferers of spinal muscular atrophy.

Blow for stage four breast cancer sufferers as Pharmac decides not to fund Ibrance.