New Zealand to fund ADHD drug Vyvanse, simplifying access to treatments for over 6,000 initially.

New Zealand's drug-buying agency, Pharmac, will fund a new ADHD medication, lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), starting December, benefiting over 6,000 people initially, rising to 13,000 in five years. Pharmac also removes renewal criteria for ADHD and narcolepsy medicines, simplifying access to treatments like methylphenidate, dexamfetamine, and modafinil. This change aims to ease medication access and improve patient care.

November 10, 2024
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