New economic analysis reveals that investing more in medicines pays off big—every dollar spent returns nearly two dollars in economic growth. New Zealand lags behind peers like Australia and OECD averages in drug funding, missing out on life-saving treatments that boost productivity and cut hospital costs. Experts estimate an extra $2.7 billion annually could close the gap, with ROI hitting within three years—no bigger health budget needed, just smarter spending that benefits both people and the economy.

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