During the election, the National Party pledged to fund 13 cancer treatments if elected. But New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa understands at least six have already been, or recommended to be, declined or haven’t even been registered with Pharmac for approval
Wellington GP academic Ben Gray writes in response to a news article by Stephen Forbes regarding a recent HDC decision, “Man dies from prostate cancer after deficient treatment”
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 testing will continue to be free until the end of June, with the current stock expiring in March
In response to Dr Shane Reti’s announcement that the Government is progressing with its 100-day plan pledge to extend free breast cancer screening up to the age of 74, Justine Smyth, chair of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, says it’s fantastic to see work is finally underway on this
The coalition Government has made the first steps in delivering on its promise to extend free breast screening to women aged 70-74, Health Minister Shane Reti says
Through Pharmac’s consultation process late last year, Breast Cancer Foundation asked for an amendment to the proposed eligibility criteria so that patients who experience severe and life-threatening side effects on palbociclib can switch to ribociclib, or vice versa. Today, Pharmac has refused our recommendation
Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is funding two new cancer treatments, for advanced breast cancer, and for blood cancer, which will improve health outcomes for hundreds of New Zealanders
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 testing will continue to be free until the end of June, with the current stock expiring in March
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management