53979 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 01 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53979 (2025)
Question asked:	17 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	25 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53979_2025
Document guid:	6ffb85f1-1ca9-4a2e-933b-4d0a88d237e4

53979 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What options for expanding clinical or preventative health services delivered by community pharmacies are currently being considered by Health New Zealand, if any?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that Health New Zealand, through the Integrated Community Pharmacy Services Agreement's annual review process, has proposed a Clinical Services Expansion Fund to support delivery of community pharmacy services that would otherwise require a consultation with a GP or other clinical service provider. The specific services will be confirmed with a sector advisory group but are expected to include services such as minor skin infections. I am further advised the fund will include an initial investment of $5m in FY25/26.