<< Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee (PTAC)

PTAC Membership

Members of PTAC either apply directly or are nominated by professional medical bodies, such as the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Members are appointed by the Director-General of Health, in consultation with the PHARMAC Board. This process is guided by an Appointment Protocol.

The current Committee membership is:

• Carl Burgess (Chair)
  MBchB, MD, MRCP (UK), FRACP, FRCP
• Paul Tomlinson (Deputy Chair)
  BSc, MBChB, MD, MRCP, FRACP
• Ian Hosford
  MBChB, FRANZCP, psychiatrist
• Sisira Jayathissa
  MMedSc (Clin Epi) MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FRACP, FAFPHM, Dip Clin Epi, Dip OHP, Dip HSM, MBS
• Peter Jones
  BMedSci, MB, ChB, PhD, FRCP, FRACP
• Jim Lello
  BHB, MBChB, DCH, FRNZCGP
• Peter Pillans
  MBBCh, MD, FCP, FRACP
• Tom Thompson
  MBChB, FRACP
• Howard Wilson
  BSc, PhD, MB, BS, Dip Obst, FRNZCGP, FRACGP

PTAC is supported by various subcommittees who have expertise in specific therapeutic areas. PTAC also establishes ad-hoc subcommittees when they are required.

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