BusinessOpioid crisis: Sackler family 'hid a billion dollars' to conceal their worthThe Sacklers worked to shield their wealth because of worries about legal threats.14 Sep 04:04 AM
New ZealandPharmac announces new cancer drugs on the wayThree new cancer drugs could be on the shelves by November if consultation goes well.01 Sep 01:13 AM
New Zealand'The blackest of days': Parents look back on meningococcal deathFunding meningococcal vaccine would save lives and give his son a legacy, dad says.09 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandBlood cancer: Call for better access to new treatmentsKiwis deserve the best treatments available for blood cancer, says Myeloma NZ.25 Jun 12:01 PM
New ZealandFree sore throat swabs at pharmaciesFour in five sore throats are viral, so a GP visit for antibiotics is probably pointless.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB funding 'hardly enough to keep the lights on'DHBs have not been given enough to keep up with demand, experts say.30 May 06:40 AM
BDBDBusinessAFT narrows net loss, turns cash flow positiveThe pharmaceutical company says it is currently renegotiating its debt.21 May 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTeenage SMA sufferer's NZ return could kill herSpinraza is the only FDA-approved treatment for SMA sufferers.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters supports drugs early access trialNZ First leader says he intends to persuade Health Minister on a trial07 May 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's drug-funding model 'under stress': Pharmac bossGovernments everywhere are 'struggling' with the same issues.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrug money: The fight to free up more medicines for KiwisWhy can't Pharmac just buy all the drugs people need?06 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo review of Pharmac, cancer sufferers devastatedLabour MPs accused of blocking inquiry into drug-buying agency.10 Apr 12:59 AM
New ZealandMPs question 'postcode pricing' of breast cancer drugsCountries must be willing to pay for innovation, drug companies say.03 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandInterest in new-style flu fightersPharmac seeking new influenza vaccines to protect elderly and children.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand's high poison deaths a concern, expert saysOver 1400 people died from poison in NZ between 2008 and 2013, study finds.12 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandFamily of sick toddler makes big bid to get life-extending drug fundedSpinraza is the only FDA-approved treatment for sufferers of spinal muscular atrophy.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer sufferer devastated Govt won't fund 'wonder drug'Blow for stage four breast cancer sufferers as Pharmac decides not to fund Ibrance.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnfair health care: What's going wrong?What's going wrong with our health system?18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPharmaceuticals family gifts $9m to children's healthGift of $9 million to finance Starship children's hospital training on medical manikins06 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandTrapped abroad: NZ a 'death sentence' if she comes homeRachel Paine must stay in Australia to keep getting a life-saving drug.05 Dec 04:00 PM
ManufacturingKiwi TV star Mark Dye launches cannabis companyTV and radio personality Mark Dye has launched a medicinal cannabis company29 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandBreast cancer petitioners urge Pharmac reviewHealth Minister David Clark has asked for advice on an early access scheme.25 Oct 03:02 AM
New ZealandNew hearing into med student's death: 'We just want to know the truth,' say parentsNew evidence leads Deputy Solicitor-General to order re-opening of inquest into death.23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBuying time: Breast cancer patients fighting for drugsCancer patients describe what extra time would mean to them.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.02 Oct 03:28 AM
AgribusinessFuture bright for East Coast town with medicinal cannabis licenceThe company hopes to provide new forms of economic development in the region.26 Aug 12:14 AM
BDBDHealthcareEbos profit grows to $272 millionProfit for the group grew 10 per cent, despite a dip in revenue.22 Aug 09:58 PM
New ZealandRise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pillsDrugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.16 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldViagra inventor turns to AI for helpArtificial intelligence can fix 'broken' drugs model, claims British inventor of Viagra.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a common antibiotic could be hurting youFamily of Kiwi surfing legend want antibiotic they say crippled and killed him banned.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland pharmacist loses registration after patient deathA North Shore pharmacist was selling illegal drugs to people, one of whom died.12 Jul 05:36 AM
BusinessTrump's latest target: drug companiesTrump has slammed the high prices charged by Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies.10 Jul 07:16 PM
New ZealandPromising results from drug trial for diabeticsA drug being trialled to help diabetics control weight and blood sugar looks promising.04 Jul 01:56 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand running out of shingles vaccineOver 180,000 Kiwis aged 65 to 80 vaccinated since no-charge policy kicked in on April 1.07 Jun 02:49 AM
