Numerous medications are becoming more accessible as Pharmac funding calls come into force

From today, all HIV medicines will switch from one month, to three month dispensing - reducing pharmacy visits, and easing treatment management for the 3500 affected.

A new iron treatment known as Monofer is now available for people who have experienced serious reactions after infusions .

Rural communities are also included, with multiple medications provided in hospitals and ambulances becoming available for emergency health workers in remote areas.