New Zealand

New Zealand's health care is considered to be among the best of OECD countries. Public health care is provided for free or at subsidized rates. The country has a strong record on physical but also mental health. The country does not charge any tariffs on pharmaceutical imports and they have been ranked as one of the easiest countries in which to do business.

Life expectancy at birth: 
81
Immunisation coverage among 1 year olds (%)
Measles: 
79
DTP3: 
88
HepB3: 
88
Hib3: 
78
Most recent tariff data
Year: 
2008
Weighted Average: 
0.00
Simple Average: 
0.00
Vaccines Year: 
2004
Vaccines: 
0.00
Old tariff data
Year: 
2004
Weighted Average: 
0.00
Simple Average: 
0.00
Taxes on Medicines
Other taxes: 
12.5% GST
Other taxes - data available from: 

12.5% GST