26805 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	26805 (2026)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	14 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_26805_2026
Document guid:	104d21e6-7ede-4dba-b13b-7be753867679

26805 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister of Health: What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

Hon David Seymour: I am advised that Pharmac generally manages routine cost pressures within existing funding through its forecasting processes, budget management, and commercial activities. Further to this, Pharmac have kept me informed on emerging pressures associated with global supply chain disruption and cost increases related to the Middle East conflict.