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October 2026

• 9 OctRua Bioscience to supply medicinal MDMA to New Zealand market
• 7 OctTimaru doctor suspended for professional misconduct and ivermectin importation

September 2026

• 4 SepTwo psychiatrists authorised to prescribe MDMA for PTSD treatment

October 2025

• 30 Oct 2025Women report issues with Estradot oestrogen patches+1

September 2025

• 24 Sep 2025Medical experts defend paracetamol safety following claims by Donald Trump

August 2025

• 25 Aug 2025Dunedin woman overdoses after pharmacy dispenses six times prescribed fentanyl dose+3
• 5 Aug 2025Three pharmacy staff involved in error that killed two-month-old baby+4
• 1 Aug 2025Intern pharmacist suspended after infant dies following alleged overdose+1

July 2025

• 28 Jul 2025Two-month-old baby dies after alleged pharmacy medication error+2
• 13 Jul 2025Doctor warns Wegovy is not a miracle cure for obesity+2

June 2025

• 26 Jun 2025Weight loss medication Wegovy to be available in New Zealand from Tuesday+2
• 24 Jun 2025GPs and nurse practitioners to diagnose and treat ADHD from February+2
• 18 Jun 2025Melatonin to be sold over the counter and psilocybin to be prescribed+4

January 2025

• 30 Jan 2025Rules for blood donation eligibility to change for men
• 30 Jan 2025New Zealand Blood Service to end blanket ban on gay donors
• 2 Jan 2025Advocates question government plan to provide free vaping starter kits