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Pharmac makes move towards funding weight loss drug Wegovy
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/585741/pharmac-makes-move-towards-funding-weight-loss-drug-wegovy Dr McQuinlan recently joined Corin Dann on Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report to discuss the current status of Pharmac funding for Wegovy® in New Zealand. In the conversation, they explore what Pharmac funding could mean for patients, including improved access to evidence-based treatment and greater recognition of obesity as a chronic medical condition. Dr McQuinlan also spe
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