List of questions utilised in interviews with general practitioners (GPs)
| Domain 1–GPs' perceptions regarding access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand | |
| A | What is your understanding of the ‘access to medicines’ in New Zealand? |
| B | In your opinion what is the current state of access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand and why? |
| C | If and how has this access changed in the past few years? |
| D | What role do GPs play in determining the access to medicines in New Zealand? |
| E | How do you compare the access to medicines and high cost drugs in New Zealand with that of other developed countries? |
| F | The current notion by drug industries is that access to medicines in New Zealand is inadequate. What is your opinion? |
| G | Do you believe high costing medicines are readily accessible in New Zealand? Are there any examples you would like to mention? |
| H | Are there examples of medicines you would like to see being available in New Zealand? |
| Domain 2–Views and perceptions regarding the role of Pharmac (Pharmaceutical Management Agency of New Zealand) to access of medicines in New Zealand. | |
| A | What is your understanding of the role of Pharmac in New Zealand healthcare system? |
| B | Do you think New Zealand needs an agency like Pharmac? Why? |
| C | Pharmac has been under immense public scrutiny. Is it justified? |
| D | How successful has Pharmac been in achieving its aims? |
| E | How does Pharmac influence the access to medicines for New Zealanders? |
| F | How do you find the decision making process undertaken by Pharmac? |
| G | Does Pharmac have sufficient representation from various health professionals and consumer groups? |
| H | What are your views on communication between Pharmac and GPs? |