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What are the two types of approval under the Medicines Act 1981?
What are the two types of approval under the Medicines Act 1981?
Full approval under section 20 or provisional approval under section 23
What legal requirement must be met when a veterinarian prescribes a medicine for an animal?
What legal requirement must be met when a veterinarian prescribes a medicine for an animal?
The veterinarian must have the full name and physical address of the animal's owner.
What action can a pharmacy take if they are unsure about a prescription from a veterinarian?
What action can a pharmacy take if they are unsure about a prescription from a veterinarian?
Contact the Veterinarian Council of NZ for clarification.
Do all prescribers have the same rights to prescribe medications?
Do all prescribers have the same rights to prescribe medications?
Can Optometrists prescribe controlled drugs?
Can Optometrists prescribe controlled drugs?
What limited range of items can Registered Dietitians prescribe?
What limited range of items can Registered Dietitians prescribe?
What is the maximum duration permitted for a prescription of Oral Contraceptive (OC)?
What is the maximum duration permitted for a prescription of Oral Contraceptive (OC)?
How long are all prescriptions valid for according to the Medicines Act 1981?
How long are all prescriptions valid for according to the Medicines Act 1981?
After how many days does the subsidy lapse for a prescription of Oral Contraceptive (OC)?
After how many days does the subsidy lapse for a prescription of Oral Contraceptive (OC)?
Under the Medicines Regulations 1984, what types of medicines are listed in Schedule 1?
Under the Medicines Regulations 1984, what types of medicines are listed in Schedule 1?
What are general sale medicines not regulated by?
What are general sale medicines not regulated by?
What is the maximum limit on supply permitted for prescription medicines by Midwives?
What is the maximum limit on supply permitted for prescription medicines by Midwives?
What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
What is the principal purpose of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003?
Under the Medicines Act 1981, what does Medsafe ensure about medicines and products used in New Zealand?
Under the Medicines Act 1981, what does Medsafe ensure about medicines and products used in New Zealand?
What does the Medicines Act 1981 define and set requirements for?
What does the Medicines Act 1981 define and set requirements for?
Under what circumstances will Medsafe recommend a medicine for approval in New Zealand?
Under what circumstances will Medsafe recommend a medicine for approval in New Zealand?
What is the purpose of the restrictions on the scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
What is the purpose of the restrictions on the scope of practice for healthcare professionals?
What is the significance of having one legislative framework across regulated professions?
What is the significance of having one legislative framework across regulated professions?
Who can write prescriptions of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD?
Who can write prescriptions of methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD?
Which medical practitioners can prescribe methylphenidate for narcolepsy?
Which medical practitioners can prescribe methylphenidate for narcolepsy?
Who can prescribe Class C controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
Who can prescribe Class C controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
Name two Class B controlled drugs.
Name two Class B controlled drugs.
How long must controlled drug information be held after dispensing?
How long must controlled drug information be held after dispensing?
What are the prescribing requirements for Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine in New Zealand?
What are the prescribing requirements for Pseudoephedrine and Ephedrine in New Zealand?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form is legal?
Who is responsible for ensuring that a NZePS controlled drug Prescription Form is legal?
Can any Provider dispense a barcoded controlled drug Prescription Form?
Can any Provider dispense a barcoded controlled drug Prescription Form?
Which controlled drugs are scheduled as Class B2 drugs?
Which controlled drugs are scheduled as Class B2 drugs?
What approval is necessary before prescribing Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine?
What approval is necessary before prescribing Pseudoephedrine or Ephedrine?
Under what circumstances is Ministerial Approval considered met for prescribing Class B2 controlled drugs?
Under what circumstances is Ministerial Approval considered met for prescribing Class B2 controlled drugs?
What must be done before prescribing or supplying Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, Methylphenidate, or Dexamfetamine?
What must be done before prescribing or supplying Pseudoephedrine, Ephedrine, Methylphenidate, or Dexamfetamine?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B and C opioids prescribed by Pharmacist Prescribers?
What is the maximum period of supply for Class B and C opioids prescribed by Pharmacist Prescribers?
For which category of drugs is the maximum period of supply 3 months when prescribed by Pharmacist Prescribers?
For which category of drugs is the maximum period of supply 3 months when prescribed by Pharmacist Prescribers?
From when can all opioids classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment?
From when can all opioids classified under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 be prescribed for a maximum amount required for one month of treatment?
Who are authorized to prescribe all controlled drugs, including opioids under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 after October 5, 2023?
Who are authorized to prescribe all controlled drugs, including opioids under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 after October 5, 2023?
What is the maximum amount of opioids that can be prescribed for one month of treatment under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
What is the maximum amount of opioids that can be prescribed for one month of treatment under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975?
What is the maximum period within which a veterinarian must dispense a Class B drug after the date of prescription?
What is the maximum period within which a veterinarian must dispense a Class B drug after the date of prescription?
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