Schedule 1 of the medicines regulations 1984 contains a list of active ingredients grouped under their respected classifications. Immigration new zealand inz has now established emedical in new zealand. Medicinal cannabis products supplied in the united states. In a previous post we discussed the reasons behind the extreme measures new zealand customs and biosecurity new zealand take to stop you bringing food into new zealand and the possible consequences for both you and the country. Overthecounter medicines can be imported but they must be for your personal use or for a member of your immediate family, and must not be sold or given away. Subject to the provisions of this part, every person who is required to maintain a controlled drugs register or a prescription book shall keep that register or book in a neat and orderly manner in some place of security at the premises at which he or she is for the time being authorised to deal in or possess controlled drugs or at such other place as may be approved from time to time by the directorgeneral, and shall so keep every such register or book for a period of 4 years following the. When you book your appointment, you must say that it is for an immigration new zealand application so your appointment is made with an approved. This resource aims to facilitate safer prescribing and dispensing of controlled drugs cds, with a particular focus on controlled drugs in schedule 2, 3 and schedule 4 part 1. Information on the restrictions on importing controlled drugs is on medicines control s web page. The ministrys prescribing controlled drugs in addiction treatment document provides guidance to help addiction treatment services comply with section 24 of the misuse of drugs act. Controlled drugs are those that, if not used responsibly, can lead to addiction and have the potential to be abused by individuals. Some items are prohibited and cannot be imported into new zealand, and.
Bringing medicines into new zealand ministry of health nz. It should be used by all prescribers and pharmacists in the collaborative, safe and effective care of patients. Controlled drug registers must be retained for a period of four. Safe prescribing and dispensing of controlled drugs. Subject to the provisions of this part, every person who is required to maintain a controlled drugs register or a prescription book shall keep that register or book in a neat and orderly manner in some place of security at the premises at which he or she is for the time being authorised to deal in or possess controlled drugs or at such other. Importation of chemicals as controlled drugs from overseas 1. Controlled medicines are administered to patients of acute and chronic diseases in accordance with modern medical practice. The state laws appear not to have led to any significant convictions, but in some cases they have increased tensions with the local hispanic minority and led to a migration of hispanics, whether illegal immigrants or not, from the state. Illegal vaporisers are liable to be seized when they are imported. Hilton press design, sign, offset and digital printing. While several prominent republicans are calling for more focus on border security, democrats are. These lists describe the basic or parent chemical and do not describe the salts, isomers, salts of isomers, esters, ethers, and derivatives which may be controlled substances.
Maximum period of supply for controlled drug prescriptions. Scheduling actions controlled substances regulated chemicals. Version control is held by the community pharmacy services team the latest version, as well as archived documents, may be found at the following website. Repeat dispensing of controlled drug prescriptions. Drugs and controlled medicines the official portal of. Controlled drugs include medicines available on prescription from a health professional.
New zealand border customs bringing medication into new zealand. Cannabis is the fourthmost widely used recreational drug in new zealand, after caffeine, alcohol and tobacco, and the most widely used illicit drug. The vehicle must be reasonably secured against unlawful entry when unattended. Laundering proceeds of drug offences repealed charges for money laundering repealed commission of offences outside new zealand. If you are applying for a working holiday visa you may need to have a chest xray or medical. Misuse of drugs regulations 1977 new zealand legislation. Controlled drugs require two signatures in the controlled drug book when a controlled drug register is full on the wardunitdepartment, all quantities must be checked and double signed out of the old register, zeroing the balance, and then double signed into the new register. Acquirers should be aware that controlled substance prescription medicines are just a subset of all.
Bringing medication into thailand guidance for travellers to thailand under treatment carrying personal medications containing narcotic drugs psychotropic substances intoout of thailand. Misuse of drugs act schedules of class a, b, c drugs and. An application for a residence class visa must be declined if any person. Nz controlled drugs register books produced and distributed by hilton press christchurch, new zealand controlled. The purpose of the medical exam is to determine if individuals have health conditions that need attention prior to immigration. The misuse of drug regulations 1977 specify the restrictions on controlled drug prescribing. Although british travellers do not need a visa to enter new zealand, they will be. If you arrive in new zealand carrying controlled drugs on you or in your luggage, you may import them provided that you. Storage of veterinary medicines new zealand veterinary. Use an online form to report suspected violations of controlled substances laws and regulations.
New zealand customs bringing your medication into middle earth. Dvds, cdroms, books, posters, music recordings, magazines. The use of cannabis in new zealand is regulated by the misuse of drugs act 1975, which makes unauthorised possession of any amount of cannabis a crime. The situation has not noticeably improved and drug abuse continues to be drug addiction in new zealand read more. Veterinary council of new zealand, controlled drugs requirements for veterinarians under the misuse of drugs. Role of the office of controlled substances ocs, health canada, regarding controlled drugs and substances, with links to information on licensing, legislation, physical security requirements, test kit registration, and loss or theft. Prohibited and restricted items new zealand customs service. The misuse of drug regulations 1977 specify the restrictions on controlled drug. Helen moriarty is the medical officer of health for medicines control at the ministry of health. Research to date since 1990, research on asian immigrants in new zealand has focused on issues such as adaptation problems and difficulties, mental health status, the use of mainstream health services and alternative healing practices ho et al, 2002.
If you are carrying prescription medicines or controlled drugs, you must. In new zealand it is illegal to prescribe a controlled drug solely to maintain someones dependence, unless the prescriber is licensed to do so e. This book contains sections a through to g and section i of the pharmaceutical schedule and lists the pharmaceuticals funded for. The following is a list of the most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation showing their respective classifications under both the misuse of drugs. The veterinarian should carry only the smallest quantity of the controlled drug that is required. Home of controlled drugs register books in nz nzcdr ltd. Attempting to smuggle or import controlled drugs into new zealand could.
Chemicals qualifying as controlled drugs shall only be ordered once a permit to import controlled drugs has been obtained from medicines control, ministry of health for details, see application for a licence to importexport controlled drugs. How to identify and manage drug seekers bpj 16 september. Controlled and recorded drug policies christchurch hospital. However, if you are using a controlled drug for medicinal use, you are allowed. Getting an xray or medical examination immigration new. A number of us states permit the medical use of medicinal cannabis products. New zealand immigration and visa information departure tax information web site has more information on importing firearms class a drugs certain drugs e.
Cannabis plant whether fresh, dried, or otherwisethat is, any part of any plant of the genus cannabis except a part from which all the resin has been extracted. Contact a panel physician to find out when you can book an appointment for your xray or medical examination. This information is provided in full in the schedules of the misuse of drugs act 1975, accessible via the new zealand legislation website. Elizabeth hartney, bsc, msc, ma, phd is a psychologist, professor, and director of the centre for health leadership and research at royal roads university, canada. Only nz residents and citizens and their children and partners are permitted to enter nz this includes the realm countries the cook islands, niue, tokelau, australian citizens and permanent residents ordinarily resident in nz, airline and marine crew. New zealand border customs bringing medication into new. The misuse of drugs regulations 2001 divide controlled drugs cds into five schedules corresponding to their therapeutic usefulness and misuse potential. Controlled drugs in the controlled substance act by. List of books and articles about illegal immigration. Produced and distributed by hilton press 03 349 9700 email. If you are applying for a visa you may need a chest xray or medical examination as evidence of your good health.
Narcotic and psychotropic controlled drug class a or cda drugs are controlled. A medical exam is required for all immigrant visas and some nonimmigrant visas, as well as for refugees and adjustment of status applicants. A total of 3 new zealandbased medical and radiology clinics are now able to use the electronic health processing tool to record immigration medical examinations. Customs is aware that there are companies offering these items online for sale in new zealand, including some offshorebased websites claiming to represent companies based in new zealand. Practices should develop a plan for dealing with drug seekers, which is consistently adopted by all staff in the practice, at all times.
Temporary entry restrictions are in place at the nz border. Mda, love drug 3,4methylenedioxymethamphetamine 7405 3,4methylenedioxynethylamphetamine 7404 3alpha,17betadihydroxy5alphaandrostane 4000 i iii n n n mdma, ecstasy, xtc. Our wonderful team at hilton press will guide you through the. Section 24 of the act prohibits prescribing to a person whom the prescriber believes to be dependent on a controlled drug for example methadone, unless that prescriber is a medical practitioner and. Drug problems in new zealand in 2003 it was reported that new zealand had one of the highest proportions of amphetamine and ecstasy abusers in the world 3. Entering new zealand with controlled drugs on you or in your luggage. When you book your appointment, you must say that it is for an immigration new zealand application so your appointment is made with an approved panel physician. Offence to import or export precursor substance without reasonable excuse. Most of the debate centers around the economic impacts, security risks, and humanitarian concerns. List of restricted and controlled drugs cda 20072008 squibb. This article discusses the role of medicines control. Medical question cannabis illegal drug new zealand.
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