NEW Zealand’s PHARMAC has
confirmed it will fund MSD’s
melanoma drug pembrolizumab
(Keytruda) from 01 Sep, in the light
of new clinical evidence which has
given it the “confidence we needed
to progress the funding decision”.
“PHARMAC has been able to
adapt to an evolving evidence base
and changes in affordability that
have come with our negotiations
with MSD and an increase in the
medicines budget,” said PHARMAC
director of operations Sarah Fitt.
The deal will also see PHARMAC
fund a modified-release tablet form
of posaconazole (Noxafil) effective
01 Sep.
Fitt said the move “reflects the
flexibility of the PHARMAC model,
while allowing us to make the high quality
decisions New Zealanders
expect.”The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 03 Aug 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 03 Aug 16
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