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New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 April 2026
1 April 2026 - The April 2026 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Mar 2026
PHARMAC to fund life‑changing treatments for children with cystic fibrosis
11 March 2026 - PHARMAC will fund new treatment options for people living with cystic fibrosis from 1 April 2026. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Mar 2026
New proposal aims to reduce complications following a stem cell transplant
5 March 2026 - People who have just had a stem cell transplant could be better protected from a serious ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Mar 2026
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 March 2026
1 March 2026 - The March 2026 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Feb 2026
PHARMAC proposes funding new treatments that could transform early care for people with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a type of blood cancer
18 February 2026 - People in New Zealand living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia could soon benefit from funded access to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Feb 2026
New iron treatment funded for people who have experienced serious reactions
17 February 2026 - From 1 March 2026, PHARMAC will fund ferric derisomaltose (Monofer) in hospitals for people who have ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Jan 2026
PHARMAC funds treatment for rare disorders
12 January 2026 - PHARMAC will fund nitisinone for people with the rare disorders tyrosinaemia type 1 and alkaptonuria from ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jan 2026
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 January 2026
1 January 2026 - The January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Dec 2025
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 December 2025
1 December 2025 - The December 2025 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Nov 2025
Easier access to HIV medicines from next year
27 November 2025 - PHARMAC is making a change to ensure everyone who needs HIV medicines can access them more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Nov 2025
PHARMAC to fund alternative treatment for tooth decay
12 November 2025 - PHARMAC will fund silver diamine fluoride for the treatment and prevention of tooth decay from 1 December ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Oct 2025
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 November 2025
1 November 2025 - The November 2025 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Oct 2025
PHARMAC proposes changes to make it easier to access HIV medicines
1 October 2025 - New Zealanders living with, or at risk of, HIV could soon benefit from proposed changes to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Oct 2025
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 October 2025
1 October 2025 - The October 2025 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Sep 2025
PHARMAC proposes funding five medicines and more convenient treatment options to ease pressure on health services
24 September 2025 - New Zealanders living with multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, eye conditions, and lung cancer could benefit from ...