“The patient community used to picket outside Pharmac. The Community and Patient Advisory Committee will replace both the current Consumer Advisory Committee, and the Consumer and Patient Working Group. To inform the plan Pharmac conducted a number of reviews, engaged with the patient community, and took part in workshops,” Mr Seymour says. 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.