David Seymour issues new directions for Pharmac

Monday 21 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7:06pm

In this story National Party, David Seymour, Pharmac, Shane Reti

Associate Health Minister David Seymour has provided Pharmac with a new set of directions and a new leader. The minister told the medicine buying agency it must modernise and innovate, including exploring the use of AI, to improve access to medicines.

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1. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:55pm

   A new boss, a new directive, and a new cancer promise at Pharmac (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via The PressMon 21 Jul 2025, 7:06pm

   Associate Health Minister David Seymour warns Pharmac to modernise or risk falling behind (opens in new tab)

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