Prescribing
Prescribing
Dietitians who are authorised to be a Dietitian Prescriber can be found on the Register.
Dietitian prescribers are able to prescribe and authorise subsidised dispensing of some specific products, in addition to all Special Foods. The Medicines (Designated Prescriber—Dietitians) Regulations 2015 are located here. Check Prescribing News & Updates for prescriber updates.
The list of vitamins, minerals and related products that dietitians can prescribe can be found at the bottom of the page under Prescribing Resources.
Dietitian Prescribers are monitored during the year and have approved supervisors. Please familiarise yourself with the Prescriber Policy and make sure that you nominate your prescribing supervisor through the Practitioners Portal.
If a Dietitian Prescriber changes supervisor they must immediately select them from the drop down under My Supervision on the Practitioner Portal.
An Annual Prescribing Quiz is required to be undertaken – Dietitian Prescribers can find the link to the Quiz via the Board's Pānui. The 2025-26 Prescriber Quiz is now available and Dietitians Prescribers can access it via their Practitioner Portal.
Taking Leave as a Dietitian Prescriber
Dietitian Prescribers must undertake the Annual Prescriber Quiz (previously called the Moodle) every year, even when Non-Practising. This maintains their endorsement and ensures a smooth return to prescribing practice.
Practitioners taking leave will also need to retain a prescribing supervisor whilst Non-Practising, which will aid the completion of the Annual Prescriber Quiz.
ESA Prescriber Information Pack
New Dietitian Prescribers can find information relating to Special Authority from the Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ website.
If you require an electronic prescribing form, please contact the Board and we can provide this to you.
Removing Prescriber Endorsement
Dietitians who wish to have their Prescriber Endorsement removed need to email this instruction to the Board [email protected]