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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