Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget.

The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further.

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Pharmac's getting a funding boost for new cancer drugs in a pre-commitment from next year's Budget.
The Government's announced money for up to 26 cancer treatments, in an overall package of up to 54 new medicines.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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