Drugs, Devices, and Diagnostics
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Covering prescription medicines and medical devices, which includes instruments, implants, scans and tests, as well as screening and health promoting interventions.
Latest
Media coverage
Health NZ blocks free early access to cancer drug Keytruda
Patient advocates are accusing Health New Zealand of "cruelty" towards a small group of cancer patients, who are being forced to wait two more months for a newly-funded drug.
Health experts call for flu vaccine to be fully funded for under 12s
Experts are calling for the flu vaccine for under 12-year-olds to be fully funded - again.
Rollout of national bowel cancer screening programme stalls
The rollout of a national bowel cancer screening programme appears to have stalled - much to the concern of a support charity.
Commentary
Dear Pharmac – do things differently: what David Seymour’s expectations could mean for the drug-buying agency
Associate Health Minister David Seymour’s recent letter of expectations to drug buying agency Pharmac could fundamentally change the way the organisation makes decisions. Some of these changes could also make Pharmac’s job harder and its decisions more unpopular.
Government’s instructions for Pharmac w/ University of Auckland’s Professor Paula Lorgelly: 22nd July, 2024
Last week, Associate Health Minister David Seymour released his letter to Pharmac setting out his expectations for the agency.
Expectations set for improved medicines access
Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he has set clear expectations for Pharmac around delivering the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need.
Academic Literature
Is PHARMAC’s decision-making fair? Findings from an evaluation of decision-making in the New Zealand health system
The recent publication of the interim report of the PHARMAC Review Panel raises important questions of the role and processes of PHARMAC in securing equitable access to pharmaceuticals for all New Zealanders.
Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Cabinet material: Amendments to prescribing regulations for controlled drugs
Cabinet papers:
Amendments to prescribing regulations for controlled drugs
Misuse of Drugs Amendment Regulations
Statement of Intent
The Statement of Intent (SOI) is published every three years. This document provides an overview of our strategic priorities for the next four years, as well as specific performance targets and measures.
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
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