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Decision making process

The process set out in this diagram is intended to be indicative of the process that may follow where a supplier or other applicant wishes a pharmaceutical to be funded on the Pharmaceutical Schedule. PHARMAC may, at its discretion, adopt a different process or variations of the process (for example, decisions on whether or not it is appropriate to undertake consultation are made on a case-by-case basis).

Considering evidence

Receipt of proposal Listed on PHARMAC website

Summary of proposal Preliminary economic assessment and questions for PTAC

Review of proposal by PTAC

Request more specialised advice from Subcommittee / Experts as required

Assessing Relative Value

Recommendation to PHARMAC Some minutes published on PHARMAC website

Negative recommendation

Positive Recommendation

Economic Assessment

Prioritisation of all proposals

Review by PTAC

Negotiation with supplier(s)

Consultation on Preliminary agreement

Reaching a Decision

Summary of all relevant information prepared for board

PHARMAC Board Decision

Implementation