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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Pharmac's publicly consulting on funding liquid nutrition replacements, Ensure Plus and Fortisip, for adult Crohns sufferers

    Pharmac's publicly consulting on funding liquid nutrition replacements, Ensure Plus and Fortisip, for adult Crohns sufferers


    Some people with the inflammatory bowel disease consume them for periods of four-to-12 weeks.

    Pharmac estimates about 200 people would benefit each year.

    If approved, the drinks will be fully funded from July.

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