- The Christchurch Medicines Information Service (formerly Drug Information Service) is part of the Clinical Pharmacology department at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury.
- We provide health professionals in community or hospital with an independent source of information to promote safe, rational, efficacious and economic use of medicines.
- Most queries can be answered immediately over the phone. A written answer can be provided if preferred.
- Our staff consist of 3 FTE pharmacists, a medical registrar and 3 clinical pharmacologists.
Contact details | ||
Phone | (03) 364-0900 | |
medicines.information@cdhb.health.nz | ||
Post | Clinical Pharmacology Department, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch 8140 | |
Web enquiry | medicinesinformation.co.nz/enquiries/ | |
ERMS referral | Pharmacology → Medicines Information Service | |
Hours | Hours: 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) Note: phone enquiries are preferable to allow for discussion and a quick response. |