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PHARMAC’s Operating Policies and Procedures 2012 Review. Bryce Wigodsky Policy Analyst. OPP – what is it?. Operating Policies and Procedures Provide guidance on how PHARMAC carries out its role Assessing evidence, Pharmaceutical Schedule, funding decisions, advisory committees…
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PHARMAC’s Operating Policies and Procedures2012 Review Bryce Wigodsky Policy Analyst
OPP – what is it? • Operating Policies and Procedures • Provide guidance on how PHARMAC carries out its role • Assessing evidence, Pharmaceutical Schedule, funding decisions, advisory committees… • Available at: www.pharmac.govt.nz/procedures
Currently in OPP Advisory committees Recognition of Treaty of Waitangi Schedule – amendments, decision criteria Procurement strategies – contracts, tendering Procedures – considering funding applications, consultation process, confidentiality, cost-effectiveness Potentially include? NPPA Access and Optimal Use activities Stakeholder engagement Legal matters and procedures Research involvement Others… OPP – where to begin?
OPP – 2012 review process Phase I: Forum Phase II: Discussion document on what should be included/excluded Phase III: Consultation on OPP framework Phase IV: Consultations on relevant policies and procedures covered within OPP opp@pharmac.govt.nz0800 660 050
Table Discussion What do you want included in an updated OPP and why? Current • Advisory committees • Recognition of Treaty of Waitangi • Schedule – amendments, decision criteria • Procurement strategies – contracts, tendering • Procedures – considering funding applications, consultation process, confidentiality, cost-effectiveness Future? • NPPA • Access and Optimal Use activities • Stakeholder engagement • Legal matters and procedures • Research involvement • Others… opp@pharmac.govt.nz0800 660 050