Pharmac is refreshing its patient advisory function as part of work to strengthen how patient voices and lived experience inform its decisions. As part of this work, Pharmac’s Board decided to refresh its patient advisory function to provide stronger input on Pharmac’s improvement work. A new Community and Patient Advisory Committee (CPAC) will replace both the current Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) and Consumer and Patient Working Group (CAPWG). An interim Consumer Advisory Committee will advise on the development and establishment of the CPAC, including its terms of reference, engagement approach, and implementation arrangements. Pharmac will begin recruiting members for the new Community and Patient Advisory Committee (CPAC) in October, with the committee expected to be established in the New Year.