Unapproved Medicines and Global Medicine Sourcing for New Zealand
HL Pharma supports New Zealand healthcare professionals, pharmacists, hospitals and specialist clinics when standard medicine supply channels cannot meet clinical needs.
We source unapproved, hard-to-find and specialist medicines through a vetted international network spanning more than 15 countries. Our services support named-patient requirements, medicine shortages, rare and complex conditions, clinical supply and continuity of treatment.
Where an unapproved medicine is required for a named patient, HL Pharma can coordinate international sourcing and export supply into New Zealand. Importation and local supply are undertaken through appropriately licensed New Zealand wholesalers or pharmacies under Section 29 of the Medicines Act 1981, subject to authorisation by an eligible prescriber, Medsafe requirements and any applicable import permits. For medicines required by veterinary practices, see Veterinary Medicine Supply.
Who We Support
HL Pharma works with hospital and health service pharmacy teams, community and specialist pharmacists, medical practitioners, nurse practitioners, pharmacist prescribers, specialist clinics, consultants, research organisations and pharmaceutical companies. We support both individual named-patient requirements and ongoing supply where a medicine is consistently difficult to obtain through standard New Zealand channels.
Global Medicine Sourcing and Controlled Supply
Regulatory integrity and product quality are central to every sourcing decision. HL Pharma helps New Zealand healthcare providers access unapproved, discontinued and hard to source medicines, including treatments available internationally but not routinely supplied in New Zealand.
Our service covers the supply pathway from identifying a suitable product and verifying the international manufacturer or supplier through to documentation review, import coordination, temperature-controlled handling and onward distribution through appropriately licensed New Zealand partners. Each requirement is supported by batch and expiry traceability, documented supply chain controls and quality records, with Section 29 supply coordinated subject to eligible prescriber authorisation, Medsafe requirements and appropriate New Zealand importer and supplier arrangements.
Why Choose HL Pharma for Global Medicine Sourcing?
HL Pharma brings together verified international sourcing, regulatory coordination, pharmaceutical storage and controlled export supply through one accountable partner. Supply activities are supported by our purpose-built Australian pharmaceutical depot, ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system and Good Distribution Practice-aligned processes.
Each request remains subject to product availability, prescriber authorisation, applicable New Zealand regulatory requirements and any required import permits.
Contact HL Pharma to discuss global sourcing and controlled supply pathways for unapproved, hard-to-find and specialist medicines in New Zealand.