Cabinet and briefing material: Medicines Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction

23 May 2025

Manatū Hauora | Minister of Health

These documents have been proactively released by the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Associate Minister of Health, Hon David Seymour.

Title of Cabinet paper:

  • Medicines Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction

Title of minutes:

  • Medicines Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction (CAB-25-MIN-0097.01)

Titles of briefing documents:

  • Vaccine classification in New Zealand (H2024055515)
  • Draft LEG paper: Medicines Amendment Bill 2025 (H2025059381)

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Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.