Can you bring peptides to New Zealand?

• Peptides

  depends on specifics

  Without a prescription: not allowed. Medsafe says many peptide products are prescription medicines under the Medicines Act 1981, and it is unlawful to import, supply or possess them unless this is authorised. With a prescription: the normal rule for prescription medicines applies. Bring no more than 3 months' supply, carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor, keep it in the original containers, and declare it on your arrival card.

  Medsafe's May 2026 advisory names BPC-157, CJC-1295, GHRP-6, ipamorelin, kisspeptin, KLOW, melanotan II, retatrutide, selank, semax, TB-500 and thymosin, and says the list is not complete. It says wording such as "for research purposes only" has no legal effect. Having peptides posted or couriered to you is stricter than carrying them: you need an original prescription or letter from a New Zealand prescriber, and the 3-month limit still applies.

  Also covers: peptides, peptide, research peptides, peptide injections, bpc-157, bpc 157, tb-500, tb 500, thymosin, melanotan, melanotan ii, melanotan 2, cjc-1295, ipamorelin

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  Source Medsafe — Consumer advisory: Unapproved peptide products health warning (2026-05-21)Checked against the source on 2026-10-13

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Informational only — not legal advice. Customs rules change; confirm with the official source above before you travel. Not medical advice. Don't stop or change a medicine because of a travel rule without talking to your doctor. See update history