Medicines control Ngā here ā-rongoa

Controlled drugs include medicines as defined in the schedules of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. The prescribing of controlled drugs is tightly controlled.

The Medicines Control branch and the Medical Officer of Health (Medsafe) undertake drug abuse containment activities and administer restriction notices.

Information on bringing medicines (including controlled drugs) into New Zealand for personal and commercial use.

Information on applying for a licence to operate a pharmacy, new pharmacy premises, and the requirements for pharmacy ownership.

Contact details for the Medicines Control Branch at the Ministry of Health, and pharmacy licensing and drug abuse containment enquiries.