The pharmaceutical industry and a medicines reclassification expert have welcomed the Government’s proposal to update Medsafe’s approvals process, but some details still need to be ironed out.
Over-the-counter medicines peak body Consumer Health Products New Zealand (CHPNZ) recently welcomed the Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac and Medsafe) to its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Auckland.
Returned to many pharmacies in time for winter are products containing pseudoephedrine – a highly effective treatment for cough and cold symptoms, including nasal congestion.
CHPNZ CE Scott Milne has met with the Associate Minister of Health, Hon Casey Costello MP, at her Parliamentary offices.
It has been a busy few months since our last update.
The Pseudoephedrine Bill (PSE) has moved at breakneck speed and Executive Director Scott Milne did an excellent job on behalf of the membership for both written and oral submissions to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
With the industry still awaiting more information on the repeal to the Therapeutic Products Act 2023 and the content of its likely replacement, CHPNZ has reached out to the Associate Health Minister in charge of the new legislation, Hon Casey Costello, looking forward to meeting with her in the coming month. As part of the coalition government’s 100-day plan, work on the appeal of the Act has begun.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association of New Zealand (CHPNZ) has welcomed the release today of the pathway to bring the supply of the cold and flu medication pseudoephedrine back to pharmacies.
Sashi Anantham, head of IQVIA Consumer Insights and Intelligence ANZ, recently spoke at Consumer Healthcare Products New Zealand’s (CHPNZ) annual general meeting about how Kiwis’ shopping habits have changed post the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the new National-led coalition government, Act Party Leader and Epsom MP Hon David Seymour also holds an Associate Minister of Health portfolio. His specific responsibilities are Pharmac and Medsafe and, after reading CHPNZ’s Briefing to the Incoming Minister, invited CE Scott Milne and Chair Abs Saadi to his Parliamentary Office at the Beehive to meet with him and officials to hear the advice and concerns of CHPNZ’s membership.
Thank you to all that joined us for the CHPNZ AGM last Tuesday, 28 November. Our member turnout and engagement exceeded previous years and it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with you all after what has been another busy year.