12 month prescriptions

12 Month Prescriptions
As from 1st February 2026, some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions for some medications for up to 12 months.

Your doctor will work with you to decide if a 12-month prescription is safe and appropriate for you and your health needs. If you feel this may be an option for you then please make a face-to-face appointment with your doctor to discuss. This visit will be a 12-month prescription appointment and if you wish to discuss other things then please make a double appointment.

12-month prescriptions are more likely to be suitable for people with stable, long-term health conditions when the dose of medication is unlikely to change and you do not require regular monitoring with blood tests or blood pressure.

The rules for controlled drugs like strong pain relievers and ADHD medicines are not changing. ADHD medications will continue to be prescribed for 3 months with no more than 1 month dispensed by the pharmacy. 

12 month prescriptions must be picked up from the same pharmacy. Please note if you need to change pharmacy's, lose your medications, or require an extra short supply until you can see your doctor for a face-to- face review, there will be an additional charge for this. 

 Please remember: Your health always comes first.

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Workplace Medicals

  • Citymed is experienced in performing a wide range of pre employment medicals.

     

     

     

     CityMed has onsite blood testing, drug testing, audiometry, spirometry and ECGs. Mercy Radiology is also on site to perform any xrays required.

    Please send your enquiries and forms to reception@citymed.co.nz , so that we can arrange a quote and plan your appointment. 

    General advice to prepare for your medical;

    • Allow plenty of time so that you are not late. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to medical start time so that all your documentation can be processed ready to start
    • Do NOT rush as this will put up your blood pressure, which may delay the completion of your medical or may require you to return another day to retest
    • If you are on medications bring all your medications
    • Glasses; bring these if you wear them
    • A urine sample is usually required to be done as part of the medical (Women – please note that the medical cannot be completed during your period because the urine sample cannot be done during menstruation or within 3 days of it finishing)
    • The medical will not be released until payment has been received

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