Revised: 26 June 2019
Safety Information
Safety Information
How Does Medsafe Monitor Vaccine Safety?
How Medsafe keeps the safety of all vaccines approved for use in New Zealand under continual review.
Safety Monitoring of Medical Devices
How Medsafe monitors the safety and quality of medical devices.
Medsafe's Evaluation and Approval Process
An overview of how medicines are evaluated and approved for distribution in New Zealand.
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.
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