Published: 27 July 2015
Revised: 29 August 2023
Safety Information
Psychoactive Substances Authority
How to report an adverse effect to a psychoactive substance
Now that the Psychoactive Substances Act is operational, monitoring the safety of products that have received an interim licence for sale is a critical part of the regulatory scheme. The Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority needs information about the side effects of psychoactive substances in order to monitor the safety of licensed psychoactive products. This note provides detailed information to help healthcare practitioners report adverse effects associated with the use of psychoactive products. These reports should include the full brand name of the product when this is known.
| Online |
Submit a CARM report Prescribers can also submit a report using the online reporting tool available in patient management software. |
| Paper |
Download a consumer reporting form (Word Document, 61KB,
1 page) Download a healthcare professional reporting form (PDF, 292 KB, 2 pages) Submit completed forms by emailing CARMreport@health.govt.nz or mail (Medsafe, Ministry of Health, 133 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011). |
| CARMreport@health.govt.nz |
Visit
the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority website
