3 May 2024 - PHARMAC and Health NZ are weighing up the future direction of COVID-19 vaccinations and treatments in New Zealand. No change is imminent with PHARMAC promising the public will be consulted before any change is made.

Between them, the two agencies can trim near universal access to vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines and treatments are currently funded through their own budgetary funding line, which goes to PHARMAC.

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