From early 2026 GPs will be able to prescribe medications for a maximum of 12 months. This is a significant change from the maximum three months currently permitted. The purpose of this statement is to provide general guidance for specialist GPs when considering providing 12-month prescriptions.
This position statement focuses on the College’s commitment to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi, upholding Māori health rights and prioritising the elimination of Māori health inequities.
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To effectively reduce the harm from tobacco and vaping, the College has developed positions outlining how to protect our rangatahi, support people who smoke or used to smoke and protect all people from the potential harm from vaping.
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The regulatory regime for medicinal cannabis in New Zealand changed in 2020 to make it easier for specialist GPs and other registered medical practitioners to prescribe cannabis medicines and products. This statement provides a position for our members to review and refer to before making clinical judgements about medicinal cannabis prescribing.
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