Shortage of prescribed medication Concerta
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From: gerald
Dear Pharmaceutical Management Agency,
Pharmac procures all medication for the New Zealand population.
1. What is the reason for the constant shortage of Concerta in New Zealand?
2. Is this due to the budget constraints?
3. Please supply emails, correspondence to other agencies with regards to these shortages.
Yours faithfully,
Gerald
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Pharmaceutical Management Agency
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From: Web Enquiry
Pharmaceutical Management Agency
Kia ora Gerald
Thank you for your request for official information, which Pharmac
received on 6 May 2025. The reference number for your request is:
2024-25-176
You should receive a response from us on or before 6 May 2025. This is
within the 20 working day limit set out in the Official Information Act.
The response date shown takes into account:
1. King's Birthday (2 June 2025)
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi,
Government Services | Pharmac
___________________________________________________________________
Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington
[1]www.pharmac.govt.nz
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From: Web Enquiry
Pharmaceutical Management Agency
Kia ora Gerald
Apologies, the correct due date for your response is 4 June 2025.
Ngā mihi
Government Services | Pharmac
___________________________________________________________________
Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington
[1]www.pharmac.govt.nz
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From: Web Enquiry <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 May 2025 4:07 pm
To: [FOI #30903 email]
Subject: Acknowledgment of your request for official information -
2024-25-176
Kia ora Gerald
Thank you for your request for official information, which Pharmac
received on 6 May 2025. The reference number for your request is:
2024-25-176
You should receive a response from us on or before 6 May 2025. This is
within the 20 working day limit set out in the Official Information Act.
The response date shown takes into account:
1. King's Birthday (2 June 2025)
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Ngā mihi,
Government Services | Pharmac
___________________________________________________________________
Pharmac - Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Level 9, 40 Mercer Street, Wellington
[2]www.pharmac.govt.nz
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