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Pharmac review of their exceptional circumstances policy

  • Mar 19
  • 2 min read

Pharmac have now gone live with public consultation feedback on the Exceptional Circumstances Framework (the Framework) including the Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA) .


We would appreciate your help in sharing this consultation with your networks, particularly anyone who may have experience of, or interest in, the Exceptional Circumstances Framework.


Patients, whānau, clinicians, and others have told us that the current Framework is no longer fit for purpose and can be difficult to understand and navigate. As a result, we are reviewing the Framework to identify improvements and refinements so it better meets the needs of those who use it.


To support this, Pharmac is using a range of methods to gather feedback and insights.

We have published a detailed Discussion Document on our website and made a survey available on Citizen Space. The survey includes both general and more specific questions, and people are welcome to respond only to the questions they feel comfortable answering. There is also space to share additional perspectives or information that may not be covered in the survey questions.


Consultation materials and submission links are available here:



Submissions are open until 5pm on 7 June.


Please note that all pathways within the current Framework will continue to operate during the review. There will be no changes to how applications are assessed while consultation is underway.

If you have any questions, or if it would be helpful to meet to discuss the review or your perspectives, please feel free to get in touch,  we’d be very happy to arrange a conversation.


We apologise if you receive more than one email about this review. We are using several channels to help ensure everyone who may wish to contribute is aware of the consultation, and some duplication may occur.


Ngā mihi nui,

The Framework Review Team

 

Susan Melvin | Senior Policy Advisor | she/her

Pharmac | Te Pātaka WhaiorangaPO Box 10 254, Wellington 6140 | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington 6011DDI: +64 4 831 4459 | P: 0800 660 050 | www.pharmac.govt.nz

 

Pharmac is reviewing how it considers funding for medicines in exceptional circumstances. For more information and to provide your feedback visit pharmac.govt.nz/exceptions-review

 

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