{"id":217108,"date":"2022-08-24T14:58:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T01:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=217108"},"modified":"2022-09-19T17:56:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T04:56:58","slug":"selling-pharmaceutical-products-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/e-commerce\/selling-pharmaceutical-products-online\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Need to Know When Selling Pharmaceutical Products Online in New Zealand?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Selling goods online is a common way to do business in New Zealand. Running an online business allows you to sell to markets that you may not have been able to reach working from a brick-and-mortar store, all while working from the comfort of your own home. Selling pharmaceutical products online is one type of online business you could venture into. However, the selling of pharmaceutical products is a highly regulated industry, and you will need to comply with all relevant legislation. Therefore, this business would suit a qualified medical professional or pharmacist. This article will outline some essential points you need to know before selling pharmaceutical products online, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>what pharmaceuticals are;<\/li><li>what laws apply when selling pharmaceutical products online;<\/li><li>what pharmaceuticals you can sell online; and<\/li><li>how you can sell pharmaceuticals through online marketplaces.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Pharmaceuticals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmaceuticals are classified as a substance that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>has a therapeutic purpose; or<\/li><li>achieves its primary function within the human body through pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different types of medicine that require different types of regulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pharmacy-only medicine, which you can usually only sell in a pharmacy or store with a license;<\/li><li>prescription-only medicine, which you can only sell to individuals with a valid prescription; and<\/li><li>restricted medicines, which you do not need a prescription for, but only pharmacists can sell them.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Laws Apply When Selling Pharmaceuticals Online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no specific laws that govern the online sale of medicines. However, there are technologically neutral laws that regulate the sale of medicine in general. 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MedSafe needs to approve all medical products sold here. Additionally, you cannot sell any types of medicines unless you have authorisation under the<em> Medicine Act<\/em>. Unapproved medicines may have several issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>having the wrong active ingredient or no active ingredient;<\/li><li>having an incorrect dose of the active ingredient;<\/li><li>not having an extensive list of ingredients;<\/li><li>being expired or not stored properly;<\/li><li>containing medical ingredients that are dangerous or banned;<\/li><li>containing poisons like mercury, cement, or arsenic.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are huge issues that could result from someone taking these medicines. Someone could:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>experience an allergic reaction;&nbsp;<\/li><li>be poisoned;&nbsp;<\/li><li>face addiction; or&nbsp;<\/li><li>remain untreated for a life-threatening medical condition.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you will need to ensure that you only sell medicines approved by Medsafe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legally Selling Pharmaceutical Products Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, it is illegal to sell, on-sell, or supply prescription or pharmacy-only medicines over the internet unless authorised to do so by the <em>Medicines Act<\/em>. To operate legally, you must hold a <em>Licence to Operate a Pharmacy<\/em> and be under the immediate supervision of a registered pharmacist. If you are a pharmacist, you will need to obtain one of these licences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Suppose you are not a pharmacist and instead would prefer to handle the business side of your online business. In that case, you will need to ensure that you employ a registered pharmacist to oversee the business. The license, and the name and details of the pharmacist, should be clearly set out on your website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalties for illegally selling medicines without correct licensing are fines of up to $40,000 or imprisonment for up to six months. Therefore, you will need to ensure that your online shop is correctly registered and licensed, or you risk significant penalties. Additionally, you must ensure that you accurately process prescriptions and do not sell prescription medication to the wrong individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I Want to Sell Medicines Through an Online Marketplace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you sell medicines on an online marketplace like TradeMe, you must ensure that you link the sale to your website with an approved pharmacist. You cannot sell prescription medicines on TradeMe. 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You will need to make sure that you are correctly licensed and registered. Therefore, if you are an experienced pharmacist or have a potential business partner who is, this could be an excellent industry for you to enter into.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help with starting an online pharmaceutical business, our <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/online-business-ecommerce-lawyers-lp\">experienced eCommerce lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. 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