✨ Medicine Classification
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 84
12 JULY 2012
Ranitidine; except when specified elsewhere in this notice; except in medicines containing 150 milligrams or less per dose unit when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 7 days’ supply
Remestemcel-L
Rifaximin
Rilpivirine
Rupatadine
Sapropterin
Tafluprost
Taliglucerase alfa
Telaprevir
Terbinafine; except in medicines for dermal use
Ticagrelor
Tioconazole; except in medicines for vaginal or dermal use
Tolvaptan
Trimethoprim; except in medicines for oral use containing 300 milligrams or less per dose unit when sold in a pack of 3 solid dosage units to a woman aged 16–65 years for the treatment of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection by a registered pharmacist who has successfully completed the New Zealand College of Pharmacists’ training in the treatment of urinary tract infections
Tuberculin
Velaglucerase alfa
Vemurafenib
Vorinostat
Schedule 2
Restricted Medicines
Brompheniramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Chlorpheniramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Cimetidine; in medicines for the symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia and hyperacidity or to be used on the recommendation of a registered medical practitioner that are sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 14 days’ supply
Cyclizine; for oral use other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Dexchlorpheniramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Diclofenac; in solid dose form in medicines containing 25 milligrams or less and more than 12.5 milligrams per dose form in packs containing not more than 30 tablets or capsules
Diphenhydramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Doxylamine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Famciclovir; in divided solid dosage forms for oral use containing 500 milligrams or less for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing up to 3 dosage units
Guaiphenesin; for oral use in modified release form with a maximum recommended daily dose of not more than 2.4 grams when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing more than 10 days’ supply but not more than 30 days’ supply
Lansoprazole; in divided solid dosage forms for oral use containing 15 milligrams or less with a maximum daily dose of 15 milligrams for the short-term symptomatic relief of gastric reflux-like symptoms in sufferers aged 18 years and over or the relief of heartburn when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 14 dosage units
Meclozine; in a pack size of up to 10 dosage units for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia
Mepyramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Miconazole; for the treatment of oral candidiasis; for vaginal use
Nystatin; for the treatment of oral candidiasis; for vaginal use
Pheniramine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Promethazine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Trimeprazine; for oral use in medicines for adults or children over 2 years of age other than in medicines used for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia; for oral use for the treatment of anxiety or insomnia when sold in the manufacturer’s original pack containing not more than 10 dosage units
Schedule 3
Pharmacy-only Medicines
Amorolfine; in preparations for topical use except in preparations for the treatment of tinea pedis only or when sold in practice by a podiatrist registered with the Podiatrists Board
Azelastine; for nasal use; in topical eye preparations containing 0.05% or less
Beclomethasone; for the treatment or prophylaxis of allergic rhinitis in adults and children over 12 years of age in aqueous nasal sprays delivering up to 50 micrograms per
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Classification of Medicines under the Medicines Act 1981
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