How many additional medicines does Budget 2026’s $13.5 million per year fund, and how many additional patients does this allow Pharmac to reach?

Answer

Decisions on which medicines are funded are operational matters for Pharmac, who makes those decisions independently within its statutory role and available funding. Pharmac will continue to use a combination of Budget funding and commercial activities to achieve value for money and, where possible, support access to new medicines or widen access to existing treatments.