2 Jun 2022

Independent panel finds Pharmac contributed to inequity

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 2 June 2022

The days of the independent republic of Pharmac are over, says Health Minister Andrew Little.

The Minister was commenting on a new report into the drug-buying agency which found it has contributed to health inequities.

The independent panel found Pharmac's model delivered significant benefits, but Maori, Pacific people, disabled people, and those with rare disorders were missing out.

Panel chair Sue Chetwin spoke to Corin Dann.