Revised:  10 July 2024

Compliance

Effective Control Principles

This guidance applies to companies applying to hold a licence to operate pharmacy under section 55D(2)(a) of the Medicines Act 1981 (the Act), and is based on the High Court decision in New Zealand Independent Community Pharmacy v Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Ors [2023] NZHC 1486 (CIV-2-22-485-11), reflecting current legal interpretation of the Act.

Effective Control Principles (PDF, 178KB, 2 pages)

Notification to licence holders (PDF, 158KB, 2 pages)