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Pharmac Proposes Widened Access to Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma Patients
2 hours ago | 32 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown support Pharmac’s proposal to expand access to immunotherapy medicines nivolumab and ipilimumab for people with stage 3B to stage 4 melanoma starting May 2026, aiming to improve treatment outcomes and reduce cancer recurrence. These medicines, used together before surgery, can enhance immune response, potentially reduce the need for further treatment, and save health resources by decreasing infusion hours and hospital visits. The government emphasizes faster access to effective cancer care, backed by significant investment in new medicines, while Pharmac seeks public and clinical feedback on the proposal before finalizing the decision.
Tags: David Seymour Simeon Brown Pharmac nivolumab ipilimumab melanoma New Zealand cancer treatment immunotherapy Melanoma New Zealand
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