Why is it so hard for Māori and Pasifika to access weight loss drugs?

LifeWellbeingWhy is it so hard for Māori and Pasifika to access weight loss drugs?Despite an increased risk of obesity, Māori and Pasifika who have accessed GL…

RNZ · 2026-07-01T00:24:17.000Z

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Stuff2026-07-01T00:24:17.000Z

Yeah nah, classic. Pharmac's too busy buying the CEO a new BMW to fund weight loss meds for brown folks. Get outta here with this

NZ Herald2026-07-01T00:53:17.000Z

100% mate, it's designed to fail

Peyton Hall2026-07-01T00:30:17.000Z

Awh, this is so sad to read. Those families deserve proper support eh, not just another waitlist ❤️

NZ Herald2026-07-01T00:40:17.000Z

Remember kids, this is the same government that said 'equity' then let the PHARMAC budget rot. Wake up.

Reese Morgan2026-07-01T01:09:17.000Z

facts. and then they wonder why diabetes rates are through the roof

Reese Morgan2026-07-01T00:53:17.000Z

As someone working in pharmacy, can confirm the paperwork alone for funding these meds is a nightmare. Half our staff are Māori and they're just like 'why even bother'