The Misuse of Drugs (Classification and Presumption of Supply) Order 2022 will change the classification of some prescription medicines under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.

On 1 July 2023:
• fentanyl will be up-scheduled to a Class B1 controlled drug (from Class B3)
• zopiclone will be scheduled as a Class C5 controlled drug
• zolpidem will be scheduled as a Class C5 controlled drug.


On 1 October 2023:
• tramadol will be scheduled as a Class C2 controlled drug.


Updates

Health practitioners undertaking non-surgical procedures on animals

Reclassification of fentanyl, tramadol, zopiclone and zolpidem

Veterinary supervision

VCNZ Standards

The Hub

Competency Standards and Performance Indicators for Veterinarians

Introduction

Summary: The 7 principles

Animal welfare

Client relationships

Professional relationships

Professional integrity

Veterinary services

Veterinary medicines

Legislative requirements

Glossary

Code of Professional Conduct

Authorisation During Major Disruptive Events and Emergencies

Health Practitioners Undertaking Surgical Procedures on Animals

Compounding Veterinary Medicines

Discretionary Use of Human and Veterinary Medicines by Veterinarians

Cattle Disbudding and Dehorning by Non-Veterinarians

Authorisation of Dry Cow Therapy

Manufacturing Veterinary Medicines

Certification of fitness for transport of livestock

Induction of Calving in Cattle

Authorisation of adult cat and dog vaccinations for administration by veterinary nurses during the current veterinary workforce shortage

Statements

Flystrike table

Dry Cow Antibiotic Therapy

Recent changes to penicillin withholding periods

Remote Veterinary Care (Telehealth and Telemedicine)

Anaesthetic Monitoring

Dealing with cases of suspected or actual animal abuse and family violence

Social media

Veterinarians' role in Maintaining New Zealand's Biosecurity

Non-consented human medicines used by veterinarians

Mentoring Guidelines

Meat Processing in New Zealand

Guidance

Untitled

Technical advice

Pregnancy in the Veterinary Workplace

Emergency services advice for new practices

Handling complaints

Accredited employer work visa

Opening vet clinics on Easter Sunday

Practice guidance

Professional standards and guidance

Case study: Navigating emergency care, after hours

Case study: Health process

Case study: Ownership

Case study: Navigating suspected animal welfare issues

Case study: Informed consent

Case study: Surgical swab left in patient

Case study: Informed consent in practice

Case study: Falling short of professional standards

Case study: Outside of scope

Case study: Client communication & informed consent

Case study: Dispensing error

Case summaries