New Zealand's pharmaceutical and healthcare sector features a blend of innovative local developers, regional manufacturers, and specialized international distribution partners. Prominent entities operating within this market include AFT Pharmaceuticals, a major Australasian multinational known for proprietary drug development and commercializing over-the-counter and prescription medicines, alongside Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (focusing on respiratory care devices) and various subsidiaries of global pharmaceutical giants that manage clinical trials and commercial distribution across the domestic healthcare landscape.