Articles tagged with Patient Working Group
Pharmac’s 2026/27 Plan: Improving Medicine Access and Efficiency for Kiwis
2 hours ago | 21 viewsAssociate Health Minister David Seymour has outlined clear expectations for Pharmac to deliver medicines and medical technology efficiently within its fixed budget, emphasizing the need for continued patient-focused processes, improved transparency, and enhanced collaboration with stakeholders. Pharmac has made significant progress by changing its culture, strengthening consumer and supplier partnerships, and improving access to medicines, supported by the Government’s largest-ever budget allocation of $7.2 billion over four years. Despite achievements, including funding decisions benefiting over 680,000 patients, Seymour stresses that ongoing efforts are needed to listen to patients and advance Pharmac’s long-term improvement programme.
Tags: David Seymour Pharmac New Zealand Government Health Minister Consumer Engagement Pharmaceutical Schedule Medical Devices Supplier Reference Group Budget 2026 Cancer Medicines Patient Working GroupPharmac's Reset Programme Progress: 90-Day Action Plan Completion and Consumer Engagement
7 months ago | 801 viewsPharmac's Reset Programme, part of a five-year plan, is progressing well with the completion of the first 90-day action plan, focusing on transparency and accountability in funding decisions for pharmaceuticals. Associate Health Minister David Seymour emphasizes the importance of involving patients, families, and clinicians in decision-making processes to improve the patient-Pharmac relationship. The Consumer and Patient Working Group, chaired by Dr. Malcolm Mulholland, plays a key role in providing insight and practical advice to ensure the programme reflects consumer needs, values, and perspectives, with ongoing plans to enhance patient engagement and communication strategies.
Tags: Pharmac’s Reset Programme Associate Health Minister David Seymour New Zealanders pharmaceuticals Consumer Engagement Workshops Dr Malcolm Mulholland Consumer and Patient Working Group Budget bids Consumer Advisory Committee