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PHARMAC's response to COVID-19

We continue to work with suppliers and the health sector to ensure New Zealanders can continue to access the medicines they need.

  • Impacts to medicine supply from India

    We're in constant contact with suppliers

  • Roll back of medicines with amended access criteria

  • COVID-19 vaccines

    Read about the Vaccine Strategy and PHARMAC's role

  • Information for patients

    What you need to know about your medicines.

  • Information for pharmacists

    NPPA and lamotrigine changes to help during COVID response

  • Information for prescribers

    What we've done to help you support your patients

  • Hydroxychloroquine

    We've limited access to proven indications.

  • Dispensing frequency

    Which medicines have dispensing limits

  • Current supply issues for medicines and devices

    Check the medicine notices page for stock issues and discontinuations caused by COVID-19.

  • OIAs about our COVID-19 response

    What we were asked and how we answered.

  • Hospital medical devices and PHARMAC

    An update from the team

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