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Further to WPQ 20209, why did Pharmac not undertake an equity impact assessment before proposing the removal of Māori ethnicity as an eligibility criterion for Type 2 diabetes medication?

Answered Question 28203 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • Further to WPQ 20209, why did Pharmac not undertake an equity impact assessment before proposing the removal of Māori ethnicity as an eligibility criterion for Type 2 diabetes medication?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Pharmac makes decisions using the Factors for Consideration, which include the impact of the health condition on Māori and other population groups experiencing health disparities. A summary of this information was released as part of the consultation to support feedback on the proposed changes.