12355 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 28 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12355 (2026)
Question asked:	31 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	21 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12355_2026
Document guid:	2945f7f7-9854-4c85-be59-798eee645f16

12355 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Are community pharmacies required to maintain minimum medicine stock levels as part of the national fuel plan, if not why not?

Hon Simeon Brown: 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.