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MoH criteria for Special Authority application of stimulant medication

Cody C made this Official Information request to Health New Zealand

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From: Cody C

Dear Health New Zealand,

Te Whatu Ora (formerly Canterbury DHB) advises patients that "Ministry of Health criteria for Special Authority application of stimulant medication requires a recent random urinary drug screen if stimulant medication is seen as the appropriate treatment."

Please provide these criteria in full. I was unable to locate it.

Yours faithfully,

Cody C

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Kia ora Cody,
 
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Te Whatu Ora Ministerial Team

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