What THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS LEGISLATION currently applies in in New Zealand?
A. All medicines marketed in New Zealand must comply with the legislative requirements in force at the time. The principal pieces of legislation that regulate the use of therapeutic products in humans are the Medicines Act 1981 and the Medicines Regulations 1984 and their respective amendments. The Medicines Act 1981 imposes controls on the manufacture and distribution of medicines and related products, the conduct of clinical trials and the advertising and sale of medicines, related products and medical devices. The Act also details provisions for enforcement of the legislation. The Medicines Regulations 1984 specify the detailed requirements for medical advertisements, prescribing and dispensing, licences, data sheets, and the manufacture, packing, labelling and storage of medicines and related products. Q. How are Therapeutic Products categorised? A. Products used for a therapeutic purpose are categorised as medicines, related products, herbal remedies or medical devices. Definition
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