Has Medsafe ever turned down a medicine approved by FDA?
Matthew Hooton made this Official Information request to Medicines Classification Committee
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From: Matthew Hooton
Dear Medsafe
Under the OIA, please advise of any medicines, in the last five years, that you have turned down for use in New Zealand after they had been approved for use in the USA by the FDA.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Matthew Hooton
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Ngā mihi
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Mr Rodgers left an annotation ()
What ARE you on about?
The reply is an acknowledgement, stating they have received the request and will answer within the 20 working days allowed for under the Act.
David Weikart left an annotation ()
Mr. Rodgers: It is a simple question. Please simply answer...yes or no. Detail would be appreciated if applicable.
Mr Rodgers left an annotation ()
Again, I think you don't know how the system works. I am not the Medicines Classification Committee, I'm just a citizen such as yourself but if you are asking the question of me, my answer is yes.
As for the Committee, they have until 5 December to answer the question before they start running foul of the OIA.
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Kia ora Matthew
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Ngā mihi
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Government Services
Office of the Director-General
Ministry of Health
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