The country's drug buying agency Pharmac recently announced a major deal with the drug company Novartis for nine new treatments and six new medications, which will benefit around 300,000 people. It says it is the most significant bulk purchasing deal since it was created 21 years ago. Steffan Crausaz is Pharmac's Chief Executive.
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