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New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 September 2020
1 September 2020 - The September 2020 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Aug 2020
Petition urges PHARMAC to fund Crohn's and colitis medication
29 August 2020 - Thousands of people are backing a petition to improve the lives of hundreds of New Zealanders with ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2020
Over 200 medical professionals launch petition calling for better medication for bowel disease
24 August 2020 - A petition has been launched by over 200 medical professionals calling on PHARMAC to urgently fund ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Aug 2020
Decision on schedule changes made in response to COVID-19
21 August 2020 - Earlier this year, PHARMAC amended or removed funding criteria for many pharmaceuticals in order to help ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Aug 2020
Three-quarters of New Zealanders intend to get COVID-19 vaccine
20 August 2020 - Three-quarters of New Zealanders say they would get the Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available, new ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Aug 2020
Election 2020: Māori Party's John Tamihere says diabetes drugs would be funded if Pākehā were suffering
20 August 2020 - Better drugs to control diabetes and avoid complications including heart attacks and kidney failure would be ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Aug 2020
2020/21 invitation to tender: for suppliers
12 August 2020 - In general, the proposed 2020/21 tender process would be similar to the 2019/20 tender but with one ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Aug 2020
Proposal for new calcineurin inhibitor listings on the Pharmaceutical Schedule
11 August 2020 - As part of PHARMAC’s Annual Tender process, PHARMAC is proposing to list two new medicines on ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Aug 2020
Coronavirus: cancer patient's urgent plea for treatment in New Zealand
10 August 2020 - A Christchurch cancer patient is missing out on potentially life-saving treatment due to rising COVID-19 cases ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2020
Trikafta manufacturer to fast track application to have 'miracle' cystic fibrosis drug funded in New Zealand
4 August 2020 - The miracle drug Trikafta is a step closer for New Zealanders living with cystic fibrosis, after ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2020
PHARMAC considering a new way of contracting for medicines
4 August 2020 - Consultation has gone out today to health professionals and is available on PHARMAC’s website for anyone ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Aug 2020
Access for Aotearoa - campaigning for access to modern medications for Kiwis with cystic fibrosis
3 August 2020 - It took eight years for New Zealanders living with CF to access the first of four ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Aug 2020
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 August 2020
1 August 2020 - The August 2020 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2020
Lockdown in Melbourne prevents Invercargill woman from receiving cancer treatment
30 July 2020 - Melbourne’s lockdown is preventing an Invercargill woman from travelling there for cancer treatment. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2020
PHARMAC removes dispensing restrictions' - now distributing three months' supply
30 July 2020 - The majority of the temporary dispensing restrictions placed upon Government-funded medicine will be removed on Saturday. ...