Revised: 26 June 2019

Safety Information

Safety Information

Taking Medicines Safely


Information for consumers on using medicines safely.

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How Does Medsafe Monitor Medicine Safety?


How Medsafe monitors the safety of medicines.

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How Does Medsafe Monitor Vaccine Safety?


How Medsafe keeps the safety of all vaccines approved for use in New Zealand under continual review.

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Safety Monitoring of Medical Devices


How Medsafe monitors the safety and quality of medical devices.

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Medsafe's Evaluation and Approval Process


An overview of how medicines are evaluated and approved for distribution in New Zealand.

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Can I drive while taking medicines?


Some medicines can affect your ability to drive. You must check with your healthcare professional if it is safe to drive while taking a medicine.

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How to report medicine adverse events.

If you have a query regarding medicines safety please contact us at medsafeadrquery@health.govt.nz

If you have a query regarding medical device safety please contact us at devices@health.govt.nz

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