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We have made the decision to widen access to brentuximab vedotin for systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma from 1 April 2026 .  We expect this will improve the lives of around 12-13 people in New Zealand per year.Thank you to all those who provided feedback in response to the consultation, your feedback is appreciated. You can find more information on this decision on the Pharmac website including our responses to key points raised by consultees. Decision to widen access to brentuximab...

Pharmac has made a decision to widen access to Trikafta and Kalydeco, and to fund Alyftrek for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.From 1 April 2026, the following changes will be implemented for people with eligible mutations: Widened access to Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) Widened access to Kalydeco (ivacaftor) Funding of a new medicine, Alyftrek (vanzacaftor/tezacaftor/deutivacaftor) This decision follows consultation with people with cystic fibrosis, their families, healthcare...

Dear Andrea, NEXT WEEK!  Goodfellow Symposium 2026 And while we wait, here are our latest webinars and podcasts:    Functional gastrointestinal conundrums: Utilising the MDT WEBINAR 17 March: The team from Allevia Hospitals will distil key practical tips and demonstrate how a team-based, multidisciplinary approach can help clinicians manage common GI conundrums more effectively.    Register here   Adult ADHD in practice: A clinical Q&A  WEBINAR 19 March: Join David Codyre for an entire...

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Kia ora   Supply Issue:   We are writing to inform you that due to shipping delays, Sandoz expects to run out of ticagrelor 90mg tab by mid-March 2026.   Key Dates: It is estimated that ticagrelor 90mg tab (Sandoz) stock will be depleted by mid-March An alternative brand Ticagrelor Mylan 90mg tab was listed from 1 March 2026   Key messages: Ticagrelor Mylan is from the Italian market. The box will be over labelled with English text, and the blister packs have Italian text. Ticagrelor Mylan...