Revised: 15 January 2026
Medicines
This section describes how Medsafe regulates medicines in New Zealand
Medicine Information
- Data Sheets and Consumer Medicine Information
- Classification Database
- Consumer Information Leaflets
- Medicines with Restrictions
- Pharmacist-Only Medicines
- Where to go for Information About Medicines
- International Non-proprietary Names for Active Ingredients
- Influenza Vaccine Composition
- Excipients in Medicines
Regulatory Guidance
- Categorisation of Products
- Current Regulatory Guidelines
- Evaluation Timeframes
- Policy Statements
- Medsafe's Performance
- Regulation of Dietary Supplements
- Guidance for Natural Health Practitioners
- Certified Clinical Trial Sites
- Classification of Controlled Drugs
- Tobacco/Synthetic-based Oral Nicotine Products
If you have an enquiry that is not answered by the information on the
web site please contact us at
askmedsafe@health.govt.nz
