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Proposal for changes to funded haemophilia treatments
29 January 2019 - PHARMAC is proposing to make changes to the funding of haemophilia treatments from 1 May 2019, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jan 2019
Northland dad with brain tumour needs $60k to fund drug to extend his life
22 January 2019 - A Northland father-of-four with an aggressive brain tumour is desperate to see his daughters grow up ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jan 2019
PHARMAC publishes PTAC outcome for nivolumab in renal cell carcinoma
22 January 2019 - The Committee reviewed the application for nivolumab for the second-line treatment of relapsed clear cell renal ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jan 2019
PTAC recommends Keytruda for patients with non-small cell lung cancer
22 January 2019 - PTAC reviewed an application from Merck Sharpe and Dohme for the funding of pembrolizumab in combination ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jan 2019
Contraceptive pill Levlen ED rationed as supply runs low across New Zealand
21 January 2019 - Popular contraceptive pill Levlen ED is being rationed amidst fears of a shortage. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jan 2019
Tauranga women fighting cancer, and fighting the system
19 January 2019 - Two Tauranga woman, each living with a terminal diagnosis, are calling for an independent inquiry into ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Jan 2019
Notification of decision involving treatments for multiple sclerosis, narcolepsy, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
11 January 2019 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce the approval of a multi-product agreement with Teva Pharma New Zealand ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Jan 2019
Paying it forward: man pledges $1million to get life-saving cancer treatment in NZ
31 December 2018 - The Herald speaks with Kiwis who have been on the edge of death, had their world ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Jan 2019
Kaitaia woman's life and death choice as PHARMAC says no to funding drug
28 December 2018 - Kaitaia mum Donna MacMillan is a glass-half-full kind of person despite being terminally ill with advanced ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jan 2019
New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule - 1 January 2019 update
1 January 2019 - The January 2019 issue of the New Zealand Pharmaceutical Schedule is now available and in effect. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Dec 2018
Breast cancer drug lobbyists let down by PHARMAC's response to funding
20 December 2018 - Breast cancer sufferers have been dealt a blow in their mission to have life-extending drugs funded ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Dec 2018
Decisions relating to the funded brands of some anti-retroviral treatments for HIV
20 December 2018 - PHARMAC is pleased to announce decisions to award sole supply for seven anti-retroviral treatments used in ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Dec 2018
'Jubilant' over drug funding
19 December 2018 - Dunedin hepatitis C campaigner Hazel Heal has received an early Christmas present: news Government drug-buying agency ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Dec 2018
Women who petitioned Parliament get nothing from PHARMAC
19 December 2018 - Women who petitioned Parliament get nothing from PHARMAC’s Santa ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Dec 2018
Proposal to amend the distribution and access criteria for dasatinib (Sprycel)
18 December 2018 - PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the distribution arrangements and access criteria for ...