Two psychiatrists authorised to prescribe MDMA for PTSD treatment
Friday 4 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story David Seymour, Medsafe
Medsafe has granted two New Zealand psychiatrists authority to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical-grade MDMA to patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. While MDMA remains an unapproved medicine, this marks the first time such therapy has been authorised. Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomed the decision to assist with this difficult-to-treat condition.