Prioritising pills for the people: getting new medicines on schedule a complex process, by New Zealand Doctor

2 February 2024 - The funding of pharmaceuticals is an issue that often makes its way into news headlines. PHARMAC Director, ...

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PHARMAC releases final response to review

3 March 2023 - "There are 30 actions we committed to in the interim response – these are part of ...

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Jacinda Ardern defends Labour's 'perfectly reasonable' decision to veto MP led PHARMAC inquiry

7 December 2020 - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is defending Labour's "perfectly reasonable" decision to veto a PHARMAC inquiry led ...

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PHARMAC confirms their new way of contracting for medicines

7 October 2020 - PHARMAC is standardising the way medicines are contracted, providing better support to health care professionals when ...

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Proposal to decline inactive funding applications

1 October 2020 - To help make the decision-making process clearer, PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal for the ...

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PHARMAC announces faster assessment of cancer medicines

4 December 2019 - From 1 January 2020, PHARMAC will assess funding applications for new cancer medicines at the same ...

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Plans for measles vaccinations to be distributed back through PHARMAC

26 November 2019 - Measles vaccinations in the south will likely go back to being distributed by PHARMAC after being ...

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PHARMAC to review its practices following criticism of breast cancer drug funding

13 February 2019 - The government's drug-buying agency has announced it has begun an internal review following a petition and ...

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New electronic portal for bidding on PHARMAC’s annual tender

10 October 2016 - New e-portal for PHARMAC’s annual tender now available to trial. ...

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