Pharmac dismisses Māori advisory group Te Rōpū
Tuesday 12 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Public Service Association, Pharmac, Paula Bennett
Medicines-buying agency Pharmac has disbanded its eight-member Māori advisory group, Te Rōpū. The decision was announced by chairwoman Paula Bennett on Tuesday. Former co-chairs and the Public Service Association have criticised the move, stating it ignores evidence and may negatively impact health outcomes for Māori.