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PHARMAC’s new equity policy
6 December 2023 - PHARMAC is drafting its first Equity Policy which outlines the mahi PHARMAC does, can do, or needs ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Dec 2023
Being more strategic and coordinated when we collaborate
6 December 2023 - Like other health entities, PHARMAC is busy working on strategies to meet the requirements of the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Dec 2023
PHARMAC publishes minutes from August 2023 PTAC meeting
3 December 2023 - The meeting was held on 17-18 August 2023. After looking at the agenda, one asks why did ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Dec 2023
Steve Maharey quits as chair of PHARMAC, ACC
1 December 2023 - Both the Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Minister for ACC Matt Doocey announced today they ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Dec 2023
PHARMAC making progress on action plan to enhance organisational culture
1 December 2023 - PHARMAC is making progress to enhance the organisational culture with all immediate tasks in the action ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Nov 2023
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 December 2023
1 December 2023 - The December 2023 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Nov 2023
Rare Disorders NZ wants new Minister for PHARMAC to act swiftly to remove PHARMAC Chair
28 November 2023 - Rare Disorders NZ has today written to the new Minister for PHARMAC, David Seymour, reiterating their ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Nov 2023
PHARMAC calls for applications for medicines for rare disorders
13 November 2023 - PHARMAC is calling for applications for medicines to treat rare disorders. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Nov 2023
What next for PHARMAC boss after 'sick, sneering' remarks about Rachel Smalley?
10 November 2023 - PHARMAC’s CEO has managed to survive scrutiny from her board over sneering remarks made about broadcaster ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Nov 2023
Paddy Gower has issues: blind, solo mum desperate for PHARMAC to fund life-changing medicine so she can see her kids
8 November 2023 - We sat in a field of wild daisies. Bright white and yellow against a backdrop of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Nov 2023
PHARMAC asked to reconsider funding RSV drug for at risk babies
9 November 2023 - Paediatricians and neonatal experts are pleading with PHARMAC to rethink its decision to stop funding a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Nov 2023
PHARMAC publishes agenda for November 2023 PTAC meeting
8 November 2023 - Another underwhelming agenda; yet again there is no application for a cancer medicine. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Nov 2023
PHARMAC proposing to fully fund testosterone gel for all who need it
8 November 2023 - PHARMAC is consulting on a proposal to fund testosterone gel without restrictions as an additional testosterone ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Oct 2023
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 November 2023
1 November 2023 - The November 2023 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Oct 2023
End of temporary funding of palivizumab for preventing RSV
31 October 2023 - Palivizumab has been funded for the last two seasons from funding made available as part of the ...