"The changes in this proposal would provide greater access for people who are vulnerable to severe illness following infection with the currently circulating variants of COVID-19," said Pharmac, adding that the changes are planned to take effect from 1 October 2023.
Pharmac to expand access criteria for its three funded COVID-19 antivirals
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