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Has the Ministry of Health or Pharmac assessed supply chain risks to pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the event of a sustained fuel disruption, if so when?

Answered Question 12362 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Ministry of Health or Pharmac assessed supply chain risks to pharmaceuticals and medical devices in the event of a sustained fuel disruption, if so when?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Officials from the Ministry of Heath are engaging with other health agencies to work through the impacts of fuel disruption on health services. This includes assessing any risks to the supply chain of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.