Myeloma sufferer Stuart Edwards wants to see Daratumumab funded by Pharmac | 24 June 2024 | RNZ [Video]

Some cancer patients say the government’s treatment pledge comes too late – while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them.

The government announced a $604 million funding boost for Pharmac on Monday – delivered over four years – which it said will allow the drug-buying agency to fund 26 cancer treatments, and 28 other medicines.

Video: Angus Dreaver

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