UPDATES to New Zealand's Misuse of Drugs Regulations will come into effect on 22 Dec, allowing prescribers to use the NZ ePrescription Service (NZePS) to issue signature-exempt prescriptions for controlled drug medicines.
The revised regulations will, in principle, allow prescribers to issue scripts for Class B controlled drug medicines for up to three months via the NZePS.
The change will enable those with chronic conditions to get prescriptions that cover a longer time period, according to the Pharmacy Guild of NZ.
The NZ Government is currently preparing technical information for NZePS users about the changes - see health.govt.nz.
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