At Roche, patients are central to everything we do and we are committed to improving the lives of patients in Aotearoa New Zealand. We contribute to this by developing and enabling access to our innovative medicines and diagnostic tests for New Zealanders, as well as providing support to patients and patient groups.
Patient groups are important partners for Roche, as we share an interest in ensuring patients have the support they need to manage their health together with their healthcare professionals.
Our work with patient groups aims to improve patients’ health and quality of life, as well as to ensure the quality use of Roche medicines. Additionally, as patient organisations represent the views of patients and their families on issues surrounding healthcare, they help shape the current and future healthcare environment by making their collective voices heard.
Roche collaborates with and provides support to a range of local patient groups in Aotearoa New Zealand and while doing so applies the principles of the