Peter Moodie

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Dr Peter Moodie (Bsc, MBChB, FRNZCGP) – Medical Director

Peter joined PHARMAC as Medical Director in October 1999 and he still maintains a part time clinical practice.

As part of his role as Medical Director Peter has taken a particular interest in the issues relating to the prioritisation of high cost medicines, and has a number of publications relating to the practical implications of this.

Prior to joining PHARMAC Peter was in full time primary care with particular interests in the quality and cost effective use of resources including medicines.  His practice was one of the first in the country to explore capitation based funding systems for primary care.   Peter has been involved with primary care computerisation in both his practice and with PHARMAC.

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