Pharmac, a government drug-funding agency involved in subsidizing of medicines, is seeking reactions in response to the suggested reforms regarding its Exceptional Circumstances Policy.

The proposal, which is named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment, might get on board from June 2011 and aims at evoking broader consideration to patients so that they can receive medications and treatments which are not yet listed on the pharmaceutical schedule.

The proposal also intends to encourage trouble-free process for clinicians applying on patient's behalf.

At present, there are three exceptional circumstances policies, which fund medications for patients suffering from uncommon and strange medical disorders.

Mr. Matthew Brougham, Chief Executive, asserted that the proposed plan indicates the improvements that stakeholders are looking for. He added: "Gaining the views of clinicians who will be working with the scheme, consumers with an interest in treatments and any other parties is crucial".

Health Minister, Tony Ryall promulgated the first phase way back in August 2010, to seek feedback of interested parties, for which it received more than 70 written submissions.

The Chief Executive has, however, maintained that the final decision will only be directed after taking into account all the received information.