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Are community pharmacies required to maintain minimum medicine stock levels as part of the national fuel plan, if not why not?

Answered Question 12355 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Are community pharmacies required to maintain minimum medicine stock levels as part of the national fuel plan, if not why not?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the National Fuel Plan does not currently specify required minimum medicine stock levels. However, I am advised by officials that health agencies are monitoring stock levels, and will continue to monitor stock levels at each phase to mitigate any potential disruptions.