Medicine
How NZ inspired a leading vaccine maker in India
A pale gold serum from cattle blood in New Zealand is being used to manufacture vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease and human rabies in South Asia.
What NZ could gain from India's booming pharmaceutical sector
As New Zealand eyes a free trade agreement with India, experts say the next frontier could be pharmaceutical imports - particularly generic drugs.
Seymour issues 'please explain' over oestrogen patch switch
The minister responsible for Pharmac is seeking answers after it stopped funding a brand of oestrogen patches that many women believe work best. Audio
Aotearoa behind in funding modern medicines - specialists
Sick New zealanders are missing out top clinical drug trials because Aotearoa is already behind the pack when it comes to funding modern medicines, according some specialists. Many trials require… Audio
Funds announced for wider access to MS and haemophilia drugs
Pharmac has widened access to medications used to treat multiple sclerosis and haemophilia, with one group of campaigners saying it's a relief after a seven-year battle.
