Cancer drugs v other drugs
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From: Brendon Mills
Dear Pharmaceutical Management Agency,
Is there an agenda to prioitise drugs for wealthy cancer patients above drugs for poorer people with more chronic health issues?
Yours faithfully,
Brendon Mills
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Kia ora Brendon
Thank you for your request for official information, which Pharmac
received on 22 July 2025. The reference number for your request is:
2025-26-023
You should receive a response from us on or before 19 August 2025. This is
within the 20 working day limit set out in the Official Information Act.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi,
Government Services | Pharmac
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Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington
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Dear Pharmaceutical Management Agency,
Is there an agenda to prioitise drugs for wealthy cancer patients above
drugs for poorer people with more chronic health issues?
Yours faithfully,
Brendon Mills
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Kia ora Brendon
Please find attached a response to your request for official information.
Ngā mihi,
Government Services | Pharmac
___________________________________________________________________
Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington
[1]www.pharmac.govt.nz
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-----Original Message-----
From: Brendon Mills <[2][FOI #31692 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 10:35 am
To: Web Enquiry <[3][email address]>
Subject: F-1355 Official Information request - Cancer drugs v other drugs
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Dear Pharmaceutical Management Agency,
Is there an agenda to prioitise drugs for wealthy cancer patients above
drugs for poorer people with more chronic health issues?
Yours faithfully,
Brendon Mills
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