The national reserve supply is made up as follows.
| Item | Description | Volume | Year of purchase | Year of expiry | Related documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H5N1 pre-pandemic influenza vaccine | The vaccine can reasonably be expected to provide some level of cross-protection against a human H5N1 virus | 150,000 courses (300,000 doses) |
2013 | 2016 | National Health Emergency Plan: H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy |
| Antiviral medication (Tamiflu and Relenza) | Clinically indicated antivirals may shorten the duration and reduce the severity of the symptoms caused by influenza viruses. We store 2 different types of antivirals to provide an alternative for persons who are unable to take one of the medications. | Note: The original purchase of Tamiflu stock occurred in 2005/06. This stock has expired and been replaced. Current stock as follows: | National Health Emergency Plan: National Reserve Supplies | ||
| Tamiflu | |||||
| 586,400 courses | 2012 | 2018 | |||
| 263,200 courses | 2013 | 2019 | |||
| 263,200 courses | 2014 | 2024 | |||
| Relenza | |||||
| 97,148 courses | 2016 | 2026 | |||
| 132,732 courses | 2014 | 2021 | |||
| Respiratory PPE (Masks) | A mixed composition of general purpose and P2 Masks | 17 million units compiled of 20% P2 / 80% general purpose. | 2006–08 | No formal expiry date, batches tested annually for efficacy | National Health Emergency Plan: National Reserve Supplies |
| Vaccination supplies (syringes and sharps bins) | Supplies adequate to support an H5N1 pre-pandemic vaccination campaign | 300,000 syringes 40,000 sharps bins | 2013 | 2018 | National Health Emergency Plan: H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy |
| Body bags | For adverse events and as part of the mass casuality action plan | 24,700 | 2007 | No formal expiry date | National Health Emergency Plan: Mass casualty action plan |
| Antibiotics | Antibiotics suitable for treatment of bacterial respiratory infections | Volume varies by DHB, based on individual DHB requirements | 2005–07 | National Health Emergency Plan: National Reserve Supplies | |
| DHB stored PPE | Contingency supply of critical clinical supplies, should normal supply chain be disrupted or an increased supply needed due to an adverse event (such as a pandemic) | Volume and specific composition varies by DHB, based on individual DHB requirements | 2005–07 | Varies by DHB – management of the supply is the responsibility of each DHB | |
| Disposable linen | Contingency for adverse event where linen supply chain disrupted | 2,000 | 2013 | 2016 | |
| 2,000 | 2014 | 2016 | |||