What's New
Consumer advisory: Unapproved peptide products health warning
Medsafe has issued an advisory to provide information about significant health and legal risks associated with using unapproved 'peptide' products and selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) imported and supplied in New Zealand.
Medsafe has NOT assessed these products for quality, safety or efficacy. Unapproved peptide products, not prescribed by a doctor or sourced from a pharmacy, are illegal and potentially harmful. Using them can cause serious and potentially life threatening reactions.
News and Events
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 21/5/2026 | Alert Communication | Consumer advisory: Unapproved peptide products health warning |
| 20/5/2026 | Notices | The verification pathway rules have been made |
| 20/5/2026 | Consultation | Outcome of Consultation on Verification Rules for New Medicine Applications (pdf 244 KB, 24 pages) |
| 24/4/2026 | Monitoring Communication | Further Update - Estradot (estradiol) transdermal patches: reports of quality and efficacy concerns |
