Summarised by Centrist
The government is set to announce a historic $600 million increase in the medicines budget to enhance access to cancer drugs, fulfilling National’s election promise while preserving Pharmac’s independence. This funding will allow Pharmac to purchase a range of medications, although the specific cancer treatments may differ from the 13 initially promised. The final details are expected to be confirmed by Cabinet next week, marking the largest investment in medicines in New Zealand’s history.
