Pharmac's Dilemma: Balancing Budget and Expectations
Published on: Nov. 8, 2025, 10:52 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
New Zealand's Pharmac is evaluating how to manage its medicine funding list. Facing budget constraints, the agency faces a challenge in balancing financial limitations with expectations. Spending significantly more on pharmaceuticals could detract from other health services, raising concerns about overall health outcomes and the necessity for strategic resource allocation.
