17294 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17294 (2026)
Question asked:	22 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17294_2026
Document guid:	18bb161f-b1d1-4c1d-a898-4218e2d39592

17294 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Which districts, if any, offer free training for people with type 1 diabetes to learn how to use an insulin pump?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that all education on managing a funded insulin pump is free to patients as part of Pharmac's funding criteria.