Tag: medicines

Pharmac Proposes Wider Access to Type 2 Diabetes Medicines in New Zealand

15 May 2026 7:35 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

Pharmac's proposal aims to expand access to three key type 2 diabetes medicines by removing ethnicity criteria and lowering risk thresholds. This change, welcomed by ministers, could benefit thousands of New Zealanders, improving health outcomes and reducing hospital admissions.

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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Medicine Shortages, Flatmate Costs

8 Nov 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: RNZ News

RNZ reports New Zealand could run out of medicine in a global crisis. Also, a flatmate's partner can add to living costs, and Education Minister Erica Stanford rated the ministry 7/10.

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New Zealand to Introduce 12-Month Prescriptions

22 May 2025 2:12 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

New Zealand to allow 12-month prescriptions for stable medications, saving patients up to $105 annually and freeing up doctors' time for complex cases, starting in 2026.

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