Pharmac Reviews Exceptional Circumstances Framework to Improve Access and Equity
Pharmac is currently reviewing its Exceptional Circumstances Framework, which is the system used to consider funding medicines for individuals in special or unusual clinical situations outside the normal funded pathways. This includes processes like the Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA). The review has been prompted by feedback that the current system can be complex, difficult to […]
Our Submission to Disability Support Services Consultation
Following our two open platform sessions on 12th March where we gathered your comments, insights and feedback into the review of Disability Support Services (DSS), we are pleased to share with you our submission and recommendations. During our sessions, we heard your comments: “It is extremely dis-empowering. Unless you know your rights and entitlements.” “It […]
Pharmac Consultation to Gather Comprehensive List of Medical Devices in NZ Hospitals
Pharmac is drafting a comprehensive list of hospital medical devices currently used by Health New Zealand hospitals. They are consulting to make sure this comprehensive list is accurate and complete with the aim of ensuring all hospitals in New Zealand have access to the same medical devices, at the same price and under the same […]