News | Health & Safety
27 Apr 2024 18:02
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Pharmac's asking for feedback on a funding proposal for type one diabetes treatments

    Pharmac's asking for feedback on a funding proposal for type one diabetes treatments


    The proposal is for continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and insulin pump consumables.

    If approved, up to 18,000 people with type one diabetes would be eligible from July.

    Pharmac Pharmaceuticals director, Geraldine MacGibbon says its reached provisional agreements with suppliers - and their board must fully consider the proposal.

    Feedback's open until April 26.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Health & Safety News
     27 Apr: King Charles to resume public-facing duties, but cancer treatment to continue
     27 Apr: A popular yoghurt pouch with kiwi kids is being recalled over fears the products may contain black plastic
     27 Apr: A health commentator says asking hospitals to find millions in savings by June is a desperate attempt to balance the books
     26 Apr: A belief now is not the time to cut specialist Maori roles - when rangatahi and tamariki make up 69 percent of children in state care
     26 Apr: There's concern about tele-health being promoted as an alternative to after hours medical care
     25 Apr: Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been discharged from hospital in Argentina after he was admitted with chest pains
     24 Apr: After a shock announcement in March, the Ministry for Disabled People has clarified its changes to spending rules
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Northern Stars coach Kiri Wills is unsure new netball contact rules are on the money yet - but she says that's expected More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    A popular yoghurt pouch with kiwi kids is being recalled over fears the products may contain black plastic More...



     Today's News

    Auckland:
    A child has died after a driveway crash on in Auckland's Karaka 17:27

    Law and Order:
    A man jailed for his role in a $6-million property investment scam is set to be deported back to China 16:57

    Law and Order:
    Police are appealing for information following multiple reports of loud bangs in Wairarapa's Solway area 16:17

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer isn't setting for just a top-two finish in football's A-League 15:27

    Law and Order:
    Harvey Weinstein will appear in a New York City court next week, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office 14:57

    Rugby:
    Northern Stars coach Kiri Wills is unsure new netball contact rules are on the money yet - but she says that's expected 14:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person has died and two others injured, after crashing during a fleeing driver incident, north of Otaki 13:47

    Law and Order:
    A former US police officer has been found guilty of reckless endangerment, after the fatal shooting of Christchurch man Christian Glass 13:27

    Soccer:
    For the first time in club history, A-League silverware is genuinely in the sights of the Wellington Phoenix tonight at Sky Stadium 13:07

    Accident and Emergency:
    Five people have been rescued, after getting lost on the Makarewa Falls track, in Southland's Hokonui Hills 12:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2024 New Zealand City Ltd