PTAC - Pharmacology and Therapeutics Advisory Committee
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Tue Nov 24 2009 NZST

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
  • Marianne Empson
    BHB, MBChB, MMed(ClinEpi), FRACP, FRCPA
  • 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
  • George Laking
    PhD, MB, B.Med.Sci, MD, FRACP
  • Jim Lello
    BHB, MBChB, DCH, FRNZCGP
  • Graham Mills
    MBChB, MTropHlth, MD, FRACP
  • Peter Pillans
    MBBCh, MD, FCP, FRACP
  • Mark Weatherall
    BA, MBChB, MApplStats, 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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