53241 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 25 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53241 (2025)
Question asked:	12 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	20 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53241_2025
Document guid:	16efb85d-9db9-4eb9-b655-49a208d20cbe

53241 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What was the total cost to Health New Zealand, if any, of modifying its IT systems to remove the $5 prescription co-payment on 1 July 2023?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that there were no external costs for Health New Zealand associated with modifying its IT systems to remove the $5 prescription co-payment.