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Pharmac funds a new medicine for people in hospital with serious infections and improves access to

13 October 2026
Pharmac opens recruitment for new Community and Patient Advisory Committee

23 September 2026
Pharmac seeks feedback on widening access to febuxostat for people with gout

16 September 2026
Pharmac proposal for high blood pressure and bacterial infection medicines

15 September 2026

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- Consultation
Proposal to fund sexual health products

9 November 2026

open
- Consultation
Proposal to widen access to febuxostat to treat gout

16 September 2026

closed
- Consultation
Proposal to fund medicines for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections

15 September 2026

closed
- Consultation
Changes to the Practitioner Supply Order (PSO) list and rules

3 August 2026

closed

Kauneke Update | October 2026

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