pharmaceuticals

Why New Zealand must join the global call for a people’s vaccine

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Like other pharmaceutical products, a potential Covid-19 vaccine is at risk of being controlled by corporate interests. New Zealanders should join the call for a vaccine that’s free for everyone, writes Jo Spratt of Oxfam. As we celebrate a long weekend and head further away from the restrictions of strict lockdown, many of us will … Read more

Cold discomfort pharma: what does the science say on whether the drugs work?

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Over-the-counter cold-and-flu remedies are mostly useless, says Consumer NZ. The industry strongly disagrees. Siouxsie Wiles takes a look at the studies. Over the last few days a fight has broken out between Consumer NZ and the New Zealand Self Medication Industry over expensive cold and flu products. Consumer NZ says the products are no more … Read more