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Pharmac misses the procurement point

OPINION: State of Flux CEO Alan Day says sole pharma supplier must become a supply management world leader.

Report recommends Pharmac take on an enhanced role relating to the sustainable supply of pharmaceuticals.

Alan Day Sat, 09 Jul 2022

Pharmac’s recent independent review was focused on investigating if the agency achieved equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders. However, it misses a key point: the agency needs to be a world leader in procurement and supply management. 

The driver of the Pharmac review was inequalities

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