Pharmac

More people could have access to funded antiviral treatments for COVID-19 later this year if Pharmac’s new proposal is approved

An independent review has found Pharmac's current approach is not fit for purpose and has called for an overhaul of both strategy and culture.

A surge in demand for flu jabs is about to cause Fluad Quad, one of the five vaccines approved for use in New Zealand, to go out of stock. 

Pharmac has backed off from its decision to fund a single brand of oestradiol patches after outcry from the public and health professionals

New Pharmac chair Paula Bennett is declining to commit to concrete 12-month targets in her new role at the agency, saying it is far too early

During the election, the National Party pledged to fund 13 cancer treatments if elected. But New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa understands at least six have already been, or recommended to be, declined or haven’t even been registered with Pharmac for approval

The Red Sea conflict has already started to delay shipments of medicines to New Zealand

The chief executive of a company that helps organisations transform their culture says Pharmac can change, but it won’t come easily

At Pharmac’s regular monthly Board meeting held today, the Board endorsed the action plan proposed by the chief executive and senior leadership team to improve the organisation’s culture

As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, Te Pātaka Whaioranga - Pharmac has today shared their interim response to the Pharmac Review. It includes initial steps it has taken, as well as future projects and initiatives it intends to carry out