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New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 June 2020
1 June 2020 - The June 2020 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 May 2020
Medicines New Zealand consulting on a new generation medicines policy
26 May 2020 - The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research have produced a discussion paper for Medicines New Zealand ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 May 2020
Contraceptive pill rationed amid countrywide shortage
24 May 2020 - Hansi Bennett knows what it's like to feel constant pain. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 May 2020
Atomoxetine – further delay in change of funded brand and open access
20 May 2020 - PHARMAC is advising all interested parties that there is a further one-month delay in the listing ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 May 2020
OIA response: effect of COVID-19 on medicine supply
14 May 2020 - PHARMAC responds to OIA request by releasing a raft of documents. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 May 2020
Racing getting more from budget than PHARMAC
12 May 2020 - It is a damning indictment of the Government’s priorities that the racing industry is getting more ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 May 2020
Decision to fund pancreatic enzymes modified-release granules (Creon Micro)
12 May 2020 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce a decision to fund pancreatic enzymes modified-release granules (Creon Micro) from ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
PHARMAC funding increase "extremely disappointing"
11 May 2020 - Rare Disorders NZ is extremely disappointed with the announcement yesterday of a pre-budget boost to PHARMAC’s funding ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
Lung cancer victims miss out in drug funding boost - advocates
11 May 2020 - Advocates for lung cancer sufferers say the extra funding for PHARMAC in this year's Budget won't help ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
New Zealand’s medicines system still on life-support but can be saved
11 May 2020 - Medicines New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement of new investment in the medicines budget as any ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
OIA response: security of supply of medicines
11 May 2020 - Another straight bat answer from the Wellington stonewallers. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 May 2020
PHARMAC drugs stretching Southern DHB budget
11 May 2020 - PHARMACs approval of life-extending drugs is putting significant strain on the Southern District Health Board's budget, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 May 2020
“Don’t back away from cancer drug plan,” Breast Cancer Foundation begs
10 May 2020 - “Don’t use COVID-19 as an excuse to back away from your commitment to cancer patients,” Breast ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 May 2020
COVID-19: Health Minister David Clark announces more medicines, vaccines in $160 million PHARMAC budget boost
10 May 2020 - Health Minister David Clark has rejected claims he and other Government ministers have been "gagged", as ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2020
COVID-19: PHARMAC warns of significant shortage of surgery drug propofol
6 May 2020 - Hospitals already grappling with a backlog of about 30,000 elective surgeries are being urged to conserve ...