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Further to WPQ 20208, will the Minister pause implementation of the proposed changes until Pharmac completes Māori-specific equity impact modelling, and if not, on what basis does he consider it appropriate to proceed?

Answered Question 28187 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20208, will the Minister pause implementation of the proposed changes until Pharmac completes Māori-specific equity impact modelling, and if not, on what basis does he consider it appropriate to proceed?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Pharmac will consider all consultation feedback and undertake further assessments if necessary before a final decision is made. Decisions on which medicines are funded are operational matters for Pharmac, who makes those decisions independently within its statutory role and available funding.