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Changes to wastage funding
27 November 2019 - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to how it funds discarded medicines (“wastage”) in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Nov 2019
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 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Nov 2019
Auckland widow's wish to give away leftover cancer medication illegal under Medicines Act
20 November 2019 - An Auckland widow who spoke out about New Zealand's drug wastage after her husband's death will ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Nov 2019
Epilepsy sufferer says victims of PHARMAC drug switch should be compensated
19 November 2019 - An epilepsy sufferer who urged others to boycott the Government's change in anti-epileptic drug medication is ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Nov 2019
Nancy Brunning's death: calls for PHARMAC reform
18 November 2019 - There are calls for PHARMAC to be reformed after the death of actress Nancy Brunning. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Nov 2019
PHARMAC backs down on epilepsy drug brand switch
15 November 2019 - PHARMAC has backed down on a controversial drug brand switch affecting patients with epilepsy and mental ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Nov 2019
Meningitis Foundation calls for PHARMAC to protect everyone
15 November 2019 - Following PHARMAC’s announcement stating the meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be available free from next month for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Nov 2019
PHARMAC to widen access to the exceptional circumstances process for lamotrigine
15 November 2019 - Patients taking lamotrigine who have concerns about the change can talk with their doctor about remaining ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Nov 2019
Epilepsy patients 'terrified' after PHARMAC switches funding
14 November 2019 - An epilepsy patient who's been forced to change medication says she's 'terrified'. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Nov 2019
PHARMAC widening access to the meningococcal ACWY vaccine
14 November 2019 - The meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be available free from next month for young people in close ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Nov 2019
Epilepsy NZ calls for halt to drug switch following deaths of three people
13 November 2019 - Epilepsy New Zealand is urging authorities to immediately halt a drug switch following the death of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Nov 2019
Lung cancer ALK+NSCLC genetic mutation screening could save lives - doctors
12 November 2019 - Lives are being needlessly cut short because there's no universal testing for a type of lung ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Nov 2019
Three deaths following epilepsy drug brand switch
12 November 2019 - Three deaths have been reported to the Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring after PHARMAC forced patients ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Nov 2019
Oncologist urges Kiwi lung cancer patients to be screened for access to free medication
11 November 2019 - An oncologist is urging hundreds of Kiwi lung cancer patients to contact their doctor to ensure ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Nov 2019
Charity to provide free EpiPens as PHARMAC still hasn't funded them
11 November 2019 - A funding boost is set to provide free EpiPens to 2500 children at risk of serious ...