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Making the Best Use of Medicines

Marama Parore Ngati Whatua, Ngati Kahu, Ngapuhi Manager, Access and Optimal Use / Te Whaioranga Maori Health Team

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Why is PHARMAC in this space?

• Better

health outcomes for NZ • Make better use of what we have • Using our knowledge and national perspective • Supporting clinicians • Support for PHARMAC funding decisions • Addressing inequalities

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Better health outcomes for New Zealand

• The • For • At

right medicine the right person

the right time

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Making better use of what we have

• Reducing

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Over use Under use Misuse

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Using our knowledge & national perspective

• Evidence-based

use of medicines and improved prescribing

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Supporting clinicians

• Providing

responsive health professional education:

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BPACnz National Heart Foundation He Rongoa Pai – He Oranga Whanau

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Supporting PHARMAC funding decisions

• Providing

information and reassurance

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Addressing inequalities

• Some

groups with high needs are missing out

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Questions and comments.