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Is PHARMAC’s decision-making fair? Findings from an evaluation of decision-making in the New Zealand health system

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25 May 2022

Tumilty et al.

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.

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Academic Literature | Drugs, devices and diagnostics

Is PHARMAC’s decision-making fair? Findings from an evaluation of decision-making in the New Zealand health system

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