Spending more money on medicines would pay for itself, report finds
Spending more money on medicines would pay for itself and strengthen the economy, according to a new report comissioned by Business New Zealand. Currently 5 percent of Aotearoa's health spending goes on pharmaceuticals, compared to an OECD average of just over 13 percent. Business NZ's director of advocacy, Catherine Beard spoke to Lisa Owen.
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