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Proposal to fund medicines for people with high blood pressure and bacterial infections

The Pharmaceutical Management Agency proposes funding ceftolozane with tazobactam and widening access to bedaquiline, linezolid and captopril liquid for specified infections and high blood pressure.

Closing date
29 September 2026

Closes in 6 days

Added to Civics
17 September 2026
Source category
Other public body
Last checked
23 September 2026

Plain-English summary

The Pharmaceutical Management Agency proposes funding ceftolozane with tazobactam and widening access to bedaquiline, linezolid and captopril liquid for specified infections and high blood pressure.

Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.

Why it matters

The changes would fund these medicines for the specified indications if approved.

Who may care

  • Family/whānau of someone who uses medicines
  • Friend of someone who uses medicines
  • Other health care professionals

How to make a submission

  1. Read the official consultation material.
  2. Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.

Disclaimer

Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.