Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Consumer Advisory Committee provides PHARMAC with input from a patient or health consumer perspective. The committee can provide input on a broad range of PHARMAC's activities, including around medicines funding issues. It is not, however, involved in the assessment of pharmaceutical funding applications.
It is one of the ways that PHARMAC is kept informed of consumer perspectives.
The Committee meets at least twice a year, and is guided by its Terms of Reference (10 pages, 26 KB). Minutes of meetings are available here.
CAC Members
The current list of CAC members is here.
Applications for Consumer Advisory Committee Member (Pacific)
PHARMAC is currently seeking applications for the position of Pacific Member of the Consumer Advisory Committee (1 page, 128 KB) - applications close on 26 October 2008. A position description (4 pages, 131 KB) is also available. To apply for this position, please 
email us. If you require additional information, please email the CAC Secretary or contact us on (04) 460 4990.
Consultation on Voluntary Checklist For Health Consumer Organisations Considering Industry Sponsorship
The Consumer Advisory Committee is consulting on a Voluntary Checklist aimed to assist organisations that are considering health industry sponsorship: Voluntary checklist for health consumer organisations (8 pages, 387 KB) - consultation closes on 24 October 2008.
Page updated on 24 Sep 2008
Linked documents
Consumer Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (10 pages, 26 KB)
CAC is a committee representing the interests of health consumers. The primary purpose of CAC is to provide the Board with input from a consumer or patient point of view (see section 50(1)(b) of the Act).
Consumer Advisory Committee Pacific Member - closes 26 October 2008 (1 page, 128 KB)
CAC Consumer Advisory Committee Consumer Advisory Committee Member (Pacific) PHARMAC is the government agency responsible for ensuring New Zealanders have access to a wide range of affordable medicines. PHARMAC makes a vital contribution to New Zealand’s health outcomes. The Consumer…
Consumer Advisory Committee Member position description (4 pages, 131 KB)
POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Reports to: Date: CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER CHAIR, CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 2008 PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) is a committee representing the interests of health consumers. The primary purpose of CAC…
Voluntary checklist for health consumer organisations - closes 24 October 2008 (8 pages, 387 KB)
CAC Consumer Advisory Committee Voluntary Checklist for Health Consumer Organisations Entering into Health Industry Sponsorship Draft for Consultation Contents 1. Introduction 1. Guiding principles to consider if entering into health industry sponsorship: 2. Checklist 2. Deciding whether to enter into…
