Tag: medsafe
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Medsafe Releases June 2026 Prescriber Update
Medsafe has published its June 2026 Prescriber Update, offering crucial information on drug safety. The issue covers adverse effects of topical corticosteroids and opioids, plus reactions to ashwagandha, providing vital updates for healthcare professionals.
HealthMedical Science MedsafePrescriber UpdateDrug SafetyAdverse EffectsTopical CorticosteroidsOpioidsAshwagandha
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Medicinal Cannabis Export Licenses Significantly Faster in 2026
New Zealand's medicinal cannabis export licensing process has seen a dramatic reduction in processing times, with average issuance now taking 6.4 working days, down from 10 days in the previous year.
HealthBusinessFederal Government Medicinal CannabisExport LicensesMedsafeDavid SeymourRed Tape ReductionCannabis Flower
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Baby's Death After Alleged Pharmacy Error
RNZ reports a baby died after allegedly receiving an adult dose of medication from a pharmacy, prompting calls for law changes and investigations. The government also plans to ban PayWave surcharges.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSportMedical ScienceLegalFederal GovernmentEconomyEducation RNZMedsafePharmacy CouncilMinistry of HealthHealth New ZealandPayWaveNCEARNZ News
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Approves Magic Mushrooms, Scraps Census
1 News reports New Zealand has approved the sale of melatonin and medicinal psilocybin, will scrap the five-yearly census, and that police have seized assets from the Greazy Dogs MC.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial Issues MedsafemelatoninpsilocybincensusGreazy Dogs MCHamiltonPaula SouthgateOne News NZ