Until now, there has been no overarching policy direction aligning the medicines sector and the systems that govern the regulation, procurement, management and use of medicines. In 2005 the Government signalled its intention to put this overarching direction in place. This strategy, ‘Medicines New Zealand’, is the result.
’Medicines New Zealand’ is an aspirational document. It articulates the overarching framework and desired outcomes for the medicines system in New Zealand. It provides a common strategic direction to draw together the agencies and stakeholders that make up our medicines system. This strategy is intended to inform decision-making over the long term and to deliver a world-class medicines system for New Zealanders.
’Medicines New Zealand’ provides the platform for a medicines system that:
- delivers equitable access to safe, quality medicines that are used in the most effective ways possible
- is transparent, accessible and trusted by stakeholders
- Delivers affordable medicines that meet the needs of New Zealanders and is sustainable for New Zealand.