MS: Busting the Myths
December 6, 2021 | Advocacy, Media, Uncategorised
Neil Woodhams, President of MSNZ, welcomed the interim findings of the Pharmac Review released last week. The full report can be found here: https://pharmacreview.health.govt.nz › interim-report. The report highlights the problems MSNZ has experienced over many years in its dealings with […]
September 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Media, Study, Uncategorised
Media Release: 14 September 2021 (For Immediate Release) A new trans-Tasman study has highlighted alarming health inequities between New Zealand patients living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their Australian counterparts — adding fuel to the ongoing fight for Pharmac to […]
May 26, 2021 | Advocacy
Multiple Sclerosis NZ received several reports from concerned patients regarding the ambiguity of the Special Authority Criteria for DMTs. With the support of Dr John Mottershead, Pharmac were approached for clarification. Concern centred around whether bilateral aids qualify for use […]
April 21, 2021 | Advocacy, Funding, Uncategorised
On Wednesday 12th May at 12:30 pm representatives of Patient Voice Aotearoa will be presenting the ‘Sign for Life’ petition to Parliament. This Petition is calling for a reform of Pharmac and doubling the budget Pharmac currently receives immediately, with […]