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flag NZ budget added 83 medicines, but 600k+ patients wait for standard care.

flag New Zealand’s 2024 medicines budget increase funded 83 new treatments, slightly reducing wait times. flag However, over 600,000 patients still wait for standard-of-care medicines, with applications averaging seven years. flag Experts argue the budget boost is a first step, emphasizing the need for sustained investment to close the gap with other OECD nations.

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