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New cancer drugs to become available from later this year

Money for the drugs will come from a pre-commitment against next year's Budget.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.

NBR Staff Mon, 24 Jun 2024

The Coalition Government has boosted Pharmac’s funding by another $604 million over the next four years so it can deliver up to 26 new cancer treatments, as well as 28 other new medicines.

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Associate Health Minister David Seymour made the announcement today.

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NBR Staff Mon, 24 Jun 2024
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