Medsafe
How new eyedrops could improve close-up vision
A new FDA-approved eye drop medicine could replace reading glasses for millions of people who have age-related blurry vision. Dr Sid Ogra joins the show to explain how the eye drops work and what they… Audio
Health Minister Andrew Little responds on medicinal cannabis
Last week Nine to Noon looked at the situation with the availability of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand. October 1 marked an end to the bulk importation of unapproved products, leaving just four… Audio
Big change to medicinal cannabis - Why are stocks being destroyed?
Importers of medicinal cannabis products say they've been left in the ridiculous position of having to destroy perfectly good stock, while patients needing their usual medicine will - from today -… Audio
New drug billed as a 'game-changer' in obesity crisis
A new weight-loss drug which has been granted FDA approval in the US, is being heralded by some health experts as "groundbreaking," and a potential "game changer". Professor Jeremy Krebs joins the… Audio
Johnson and Johnson blood clot numbers should be put into context - Vaccinologist
Medsafe is expected to announce its decision on whether to approve the use of Johnson and Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine today.
The government has an agreement to buy up to 5 million doses of the jab… Audio
Pfizer vaccine approved by Medsafe
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been provisionally approved by Medsafe, with certain conditions placed on the company. Audio
Hurdles remain in place for teen on $470k life-saving drug
At 15, Bella Powell was told she had only two years to live if her CF went untreated. With nothing to lose, Bella, now 17, started taking a drug called Trikafta, and within hours she noticed results… Audio
Surgical mesh another 'unfortunate experiment'
Another "unfortunate experiment" is how one woman is describing New Zealand's handling of surgical mesh. Yesterday MedSafe announced that from January 4 mesh implants will not be used for pelvic organ… Audio
Lung cancer patients call for funded Keytruda
Patients with lung cancer say they urgently need better-funded treatments for the disease, including Keytruda.
Pharmacies to sell pill over the counter
Women will soon be able to buy contraceptive pills over the counter at pharmacies.
Medsafe responds to concerns over surgical mesh
Over the last year Nine to Noon has spoken in depth to several people reporting horrific side effects from surgical mesh implants. Now a new survey of people who suffered complications from surgical… Audio
Pregnancy test kit investigated by Medsafe
A widely used pregnancy test kit is being investigated by Medsafe because of reports tests showed women were not pregnant, when they actually were. Audio