Health economist underwhelmed by Budget 2024

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30 May 2024

NZ Doctor.

Health economist Paula Lorgelly says many Kiwis who were expecting more funding for new cancer drugs and for Pharmac will be sadly disappointed by Budget 2024, which she sees as underwhelming.

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