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PROPOSAL FOR BULK PURCHASE OF SHINGLES VACCINATION TO REDUCE COST TO CONSUMERS

8 January 2025

NOTICE PAPER NO. 3304

NOTICE OF QUESTION FOR ORAL ANSWER

FOR SITTING OF PARLIAMENT ON OR AFTER 8 JANUARY 2025


Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Christopher de Souza

MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC


Question No. 6975

To ask the Minister for Health whether the Ministry will consider a bulk purchase of the drugs for shingles vaccination to reduce the purchase price and potentially making the vaccine cost-effective for the prevention of shingles at the population level.


Written Answer

Today, the Ministry of Health uses value-based pricing negotiations with vaccine manufacturers, as well as bulk purchasing, to ensure that drugs and vaccines are procured at cost-effective prices. However, the shingles vaccine is currently priced at a level that is not commensurate with its benefits. We are not giving up and will continue to engage the supplier.


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