ActiPatch Global Shipping Update SouthAfricanPh
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SouthAfricanPharmacy.com
Status: ActiPatch available and listed as OTC.
Shipping: Offers worldwide delivery, including to the UK, EU, and Australia.
Method: Uses DHL Express and DSV Untracked depending on product type.
Regulatory Workaround: Likely leveraging personal import loopholes, bypassing CE mark requirements by classifying ActiPatch as a wellness product.
Whitecross Dispensary (Canada)
New Retailer: Now handling the OTC Powered by ActiPatch line.
Product Range:
Shoulder
Lower Back
Elbow
Thigh
Knee
ActiPatch with tape
Replacement ActiPatch
Shipping: Available to UK and US, but shipping costs are high (more economical to buy in bulk).
Positioning: Marketed as OTC, which may ease import restrictions.
Regulatory Considerations
CE Mark Expired: BIEL’s CE mark lapse means ActiPatch can’t be sold through regulated EU/UK channels.
Personal Import: Consumers can still order directly from international retailers, assuming responsibility for customs clearance.
New Zealand Distributor for ActiPatch
ActiPatch is available in New Zealand through multiple channels:
Primary Distributor: Evomed
Role: Official distributor for Australia and New Zealand, appointed by BioElectronics Corporation.
Website: evomed.com.au
Focus: Supplies to retail pharmacies and hospitals.
Products: Full range including ActiPatch, Allay, Smart Insole, and trial kits.
Direct-to-Consumer Options
1. ActiPatch NZ
Availability: Full product line for chronic pain, arthritis, sports injuries, etc.
Shipping: Domestic New Zealand delivery.
Positioning: Marketed as drug-free, OTC pain relief.
2. Gilmours Havelock North Pharmacy
Product: ActiPatch Knee Pain Device.
Details: Offers PEMF therapy for knee conditions like tendinitis and sprains.
Shipping: Likely domestic, but worth checking for international options.
Summary
Evomed is the official distributor for NZ, supplying pharmacies and clinics.
ActiPatch.nz and Gilmours Pharmacy offer direct purchase options for New Zealand residents.
These channels help maintain access despite CE mark expiration in the EU/UK.
Bottom Line
Despite regulatory hurdles, ActiPatch remains accessible globally via direct-to-consumer channels. SouthAfricanPharmacy and Whitecross Dispensary are key players enabling international access, though buyers should be mindful of shipping costs (more economical to buy in bulk) and customs risks.

