PHARMAC asked to fast-track melanoma funding reviews

Source: Scoop Health, New Zealand, November 2015

Summit calls for PHARMAC to fast track funding reviews for latest melanoma treatments

Melanoma experts are calling on PHARMAC to fast track funding reviews for the latest treatments for advanced melanoma, saying New Zealanders are missing out.

New Zealand and international melanoma experts have been meeting in Auckland for the national Melanoma Summit – an opportunity for those working in all areas of melanoma control to hear about recent developments and identify priorities for action.

Plastic surgeon Mr Gary Duncan is Chair of the Executive Committee of MelNet, a network of professionals working together to reduce the incidence and impact of melanoma in New Zealand.