Law Ensuring Approval of New Medicines Allowed in Other Countries Passes in Parliament

Law ensuring approval of new medicines allowed in other countries passes in Parliament

It passed with support from all parties other than the independent MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.

Medicines Amendment Bill Passes Third Reading

This change will increase access to medicines for Kiwis by introducing a streamlined verification pathway for medicines. People will access new treatments more quickly.

Medicines Amendment Bill passes third reading

Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the passing of the Medicines Amendment Bill at third reading. The Bill enables the ‘Rule of Two’, allowing medicines to be approved within 30 days if the product has approval from two recognised overseas jurisdictions.    “Faster access to medicines has always been a priority for patients. For many New Zealanders, pharmaceuticals are life or death, or the difference between a life of pain and …