Access to high cost medicines for people with rare disorders:

http://www.pharmac.health.nz/news/media-2014-04-08-high-cost-medicines/

Pharmac is seeking feedback on its discussion paper on improving access to high cost medicines for people with rare disorders. It proposes having a separate, contestable fund (details not yet established) and outlines risks and potential benefits of using a competitive model to purchase medicines for this currently disadvantaged group.  

Feedback Due: ASAP - 2 May 2014 Please send comments to Marilyn Head, Senior Policy Analyst: marilynh@nzno.org.nz or 04 494 6372