Specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers
The Ministry of Health is inviting submissions on a proposed specified prescription medicines list for designated paramedic prescribers.
- Closing date
- 5 July 2026
- Type
- Health consultation
- Source body
- Ministry of Health
- Last checked
- 23 June 2026
Closes in 12 days
Plain-English summary
The Ministry of Health is consulting on a proposed list of prescription medicines for designated paramedic prescribers. The official page explains that designated prescribers can prescribe only from a specified list created through a legal process under the Medicines Act 1981.
In plain English, this consultation is about what medicines could be included if paramedics are given this designated prescribing role. It is likely to matter most to the health sector, but it is open to anyone who wants to comment on the proposed list or suggest medicines that should be considered.
Why it matters
The list would help define what medicines designated paramedic prescribers can prescribe under the legal framework.
This may affect emergency care practice, professional scope, and how prescribing authority is implemented.
Who may care
- Paramedics
- Health sector organisations
- Clinical governance and medicines experts
- People interested in emergency care policy
How to make a submission
- Read the consultation document and proposed medicines list on the official page.
- Submit feedback through the online form by the stated deadline.
- Comment on the proposed medicines and suggest additions if needed.
- Keep the consultation focused on the proposed list and the prescribing framework described on the official page.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.