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Collaboration on medical device procurement

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac and Health New Zealand (Health NZ) are working towards a more streamlined and coordinated national approach to hospital medical device procurement. The Government announced changes to the...

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Funding medicines for people with high health needs

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC Pharmac is working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including those with the highest health needs. This includes Māori, Pacific peoples, disabled people, women, and people...

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Obesity experts advise on new treatments

· March 9, 2026

Source: PHARMAC With high obesity rates in New Zealand and new medicines entering the market, public interest in weight‑loss treatments is understandably strong.  In June 2025 Medsafe approved semaglutide (Wegovy)...

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Can psychopaths change?

· March 8, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Psychopaths might account for only about 1 percent of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share of violent crime. Distinct from other conditions...