# Pharmac's Diabetes Medication Access Change: A Closer Look

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-05-21T16:37:40+00:00
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## Resource

Pharmac proposes to expand access to life-saving diabetes medications, but removes ethnic priority for Māori and Pacific people, sparking concern over potential widening of health disparities. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b6d647d7e9911ac3

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