Decision to widen access to levonorgestrel intrauterine system in DHB hospitals
PHARMAC has decided to widen access to levonorgestrel intra-uterine system, 20 mcg per day (levonorgestrel IUS) in DHB hospitals.
Invitation to tender 2013-14 - updated
PHARMAC invites tenders for the supply of certain pharmaceuticals to DHB hospitals and/or to community pharmacies in New Zealand. An updated Invitation to Tender is now available. Closed.
Release of the 2013/14 Invitation to Tender
The 2013/14 Invitation to Tender (2013/14 ITT) has been distributed today via the electronic tender (eTender) system.
Update for the 2013/14 Invitation to Tender
PHARMAC has issued an updated and clarified 2013/14 Invitation to Tender.
PHARMAC proposing to add rotavirus, varicella vaccines to national immunisation schedule
PHARMAC is seeking public feedback on changes to the national immunisation schedule - including the addition of vaccines for rotavirus and varicella.
Proposals to amend the Dispensing Frequency rule and add zopiclone to the Safety Medicines list
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to amend the Pharmaceutical Schedule rules relating to the Dispensing Frequency rule. This would result in increased frequency of subsidised dispensing for some patients in residential care. PHARMAC is also proposing to add zopiclone to the Safety Medicines list. Closes: Friday, 6 December 2013.
Proposal to amend listings in the National Immunisation Schedule
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on proposals relating to provisional agreements with a number of suppliers for the supply of vaccines for the New Zealand National Immunisation Schedule. Closed: Wednesday, 20 November 2013.
Proposal relating to eltrombopag, zanamivir and various respiratory products
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to a provisional agreement with GlaxoSmithKline for a number of products.
Pramipexole
Following a notification of discontinuation by Dr Reddys of their brand of pramipexole, PHARMAC has entered into an agreement with Deva Holdings NZ Limited for the temporary listing of their brand of pramipexole, Ramipex, on the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 December 2013.
October 2013 tender notification
PHARMAC has resolved to award tenders for Sole Subsidised Supply Status and Hospital Supply Status for some products included in the 2012/13 Invitation to Tender, dated 31 October 2012.
Proposal to widen funded access to erlotinib (Tarceva)
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to reduce the price and subsidies for erlotinib (Tarceva) while making it more widely available. Closed: 5 pm, Friday, 8 November 2013.
Proposal for sole supply of imatinib for indications other than Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST)
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to the funding of and access to imatinib. Closes: 12 November 2013.
PHARMAC seeking input on hospital medical devices work
PHARMAC is seeking further input from the public as it decides how to apply its existing approach to managing hospital medical devices.
Influenza vaccine supply secured for next three years
PHARMAC has secured the national supply of influenza vaccines for the next three years.
Applying the PHARMAC model to hospital medical devices management
PHARMAC is seeking to understand further how it will need to further adapt PHARMAC operating policies and procedures to be suitable for managing hospital medical devices. Closed: 5 pm, 29 November 2013.
RFP - Supply of nicotine replacement therapy
PHARMAC invites proposals for the supply of nicotine replacement therapy (including, but not limited to, nicotine gum, lozenges and patches) in New Zealand. Extended response period: closed.
Agreements for influenza vaccine approved
PHARMAC is pleased to announce the approval of agreements with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) for the supply of influenza vaccine for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 influenza seasons.
Proposal relating to the listing of montelukast (Singulair) in the Pharmaceutical Schedule
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to a provisional agreement with Merck Sharp and Dohme (New Zealand Ltd) (MSD) for the supply of Singulair. Closed: Friday, 25 October 2013.
Proposal to widen access to levonorgestrel intrauterine system in DHB hospitals
This proposal would result in the restrictions on use of levonorgestrel IUS being widened to include endometriosis, as well as amending the restriction relating to use in heavy menstrual bleeding in hospital only. Closes: Thursday, 24 October 2013.
Proposal relating to the listing of ethinyloestradiol 20 mcg with levonorgestrel 100 mcg and ethinyloestradiol 30 mcg with levonorgestrel 150 mcg tablets
PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal relating to a provisional agreement with Actavis New Zealand Ltd for the oral contraceptives ethinyloestradiol 20 mcg with levonorgestrel 100 mcg and ethinyloestradiol 30 mcg with levonorgestrel 150 mcg. Closed: Tuesday, 22 October 2013.
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