Pharmac says it's pleased to be ready to consult on a drug the cystic fibrosis community's been after for a long time.
A provisional agreement's been made between Pharmac and Vertex to fund the drug Trikafta for those with the condition aged six and over.
The drug buying agency estimated it could give those people up to 27 more years of full health when compared with supportive care.
Pharmac Operations Director Lisa Williams told Mike Hosking more funding for Pharmac was announced in this year's budget.
She says that has made a difference and they've been able to fund a lot more medicines this year.
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