Prescription Medicine - information about our products for New Zealand consumers
Our pharmaceutical products encompass a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas. These products are listed below by brand name in alphabetical order. You can view a copy of the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) for each product by clicking the product name.
Disclaimer
The information on this page is only intended for residents of New Zealand. Pharmaceutical companies cannot offer medical advice or guidance to consumers or patients in accordance with industry regulations. For health-related or medicines advice, you should consult your doctor or health professional. When considering the funding information, please note normal doctor's fees will apply.
The products listed on this page are all Prescription Medicines
These medicines should be used strictly as directed. If symptoms continue, or you experience side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional. Consult your doctor to determine what medicine is right for you.
Products A....Z
| Product name: | Generic drug name: | Use: |
|---|---|---|
(Funded through DHBs) | alteplase / tpa | - Acute Myocardial Infarction - Stroke |
Atrovent ® Atrovent ® Metered Aerosol (CFC Free) (Funded) | ipratropium bromide | - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Asthma |
Buscopan ® (Unfunded) (Funded) | hyoscine butlybromide | - Gastrointestinal (stomach cramping) |
Catapres ® (Funded) (Funded) | clonidine hydrochloride | - Hypertension |
(Funded) | ipatropium bromide and salbutamol sulphate | - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Bronchitis - Emphysema |
(Funded) | clondine hydrochloride | - Migranes - Menopausal flushing |
(Unfunded) | interferon gamma - 1b | - Chronic Granulomatous
Disease |
(Funded through DHBs) | tenecteplase | - Acute Myocardial Infarction |
(Unfunded) | meloxicam | - Ostoarthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis |
Persantin ® (Funded) (Unfunded) | dipyridamole | - Stroke |
| Pradaxa ®(Unfunded) | dabigatran etexilate | - Prevention of stroke, systemic embolism and reduction of vascular mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation. |
(Funded under Special Authority) | tiotropium bromide | - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
Viramune ® (Funded) (Funded) | nevirapine | - HIV / AIDS |
Atrovent® Nasal
Atrovent® Nasal Forte
TAPS Approval No: CH2895
