The International Journal of Drug Policy says this "increased harm for men who have sex with men”, and community groups call for the decision to be reversed.
“At this stage, there are no plans to review the classification of alkyl nitrites (poppers) as prescription medicines,” a Ministry of Health spokesperson...
A policy analysis by the International Journal of Drug Policy has found Medsafe’s decision to ban the sale of alkyl nitrites (poppers) in NZ lacked evidence, failed to provide alternative options, and increased harm to men who have sex with men.
In 2020, New Zealand made a significant decision regarding...
The move comes after Medsafe has told suppliers of poppers in New Zealand to “destroy all remaining stock.”
Boris Johnson’s government is looking to legalise poppers in the United Kingdom.
Alkyl nitrite preparations, widely known as poppers, have been in a legal grey area since 2016 when they were granted a...
New Zealand’s Medicines Classification Authority has recommended that Alkyl Nitrites only be available if prescribed by a doctor.
Alkyl Nitrates, colloquially known as ‘poppers’ are known to produce a brief high and relax muscles. They are known to be popular to use as a muscle relaxants prior to anal sex.
The...