Category Information
Pharmac, Health NZ, Ministry of Health, and suppliers are working towards a new way of managing hospital medical devices.
Changes to category management
On 30 September 2025, Ministers announced that management for hospital medical devices categories would be divided between Pharmac and Health NZ.
Suppliers with existing contracts
All current contracts remain in place. If you have an existing contract for a category that's moving to Health NZ, we are working through the detail for transition with Health NZ. We will keep you informed of any updates.
Suppliers currently in procurement processes
We are working closely with Health NZ to understand the implications of this announcement for individual agreements and procurement processes. We will be in touch with further information as soon as we are able.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your specific circumstances, email devices@pharmac.govt.nz or your contract manager.
Management of medical device categories
Medical devices have been grouped into categories to make them easier to manage. Wherever possible, we kept similar devices together to support consistent procurement and planning.
Following the September 2025 announcement clarifying responsibilities for the procurement of medical devices, we are developing the next level of detail, including how this split may affect current contractual arrangements and commercial processes underway. This detail will be shared as soon as it is available.
Existing device categories
Find out what types of medical devices we have contracted and the ones we're working on. You can also read more about the types of products that falls within each of these categories.
These categories will be updated as we transition some categories to Health NZ.
View the latest Hospital Medical Devices List.
Who to contact
If you have questions about our hospital medical devices work programme, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz