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Pharmac seeks feedback on widening access to febuxostat for people with gout

16 September 2026
Pharmac proposal for high blood pressure and bacterial infection medicines

15 September 2026
Decision to immediately widen access to the influenza vaccine for children under 5

01 September 2026
Pharmac makes access to Estradiol TDP Mylan (oestradiol) patches easier for New Zealanders

Pharmac is making it easier for people to access oestradiol treatment, by making it easier and more convenient for people to use the Estradiol TDP Mylan brand of patches.

12 August 2026

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