But from October 1, 2019, Pharmac funded Logem only, other than in exceptional circumstances. SUPPLIED/Stuff.co.nz William Oliver switched to Logem in April 2019 and died four months later. Multiple families told the coroner they and their loved ones were unaware of, and under-educated about, the brand switch. One doctor learned of the change through reports of his patient's death in the media. Coroner Marshall said evidence provided during the inquest showed advice by Pharmac in relation to the brand switch was sufficient to ensure general practitioners had enough information to provide to their patients. However, she found Pharmac didn’t have any procedures in place to make sure the information provided was effective.