The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997 No. 1830

Exemption for parenteral administration in an emergency to human beings of certain prescription only medicines

7.  The restriction imposed by section 58(2)(b) (restriction on administration) shall not apply to the administration to human beings of any of the following medicinal products for parenteral administration–

• Adrenaline Injection 1 in 1000 (1 mg in 1 ml)

• Atropine Sulphate Injection

• Chlorpheniramine Injection

• Cobalt Edetate Injection

• Dextrose Injection Strong B.P.C.

• Diphenhydramine Injection

• Glucagon Injection

• Hydrocortisone Injection

• Mepyramine Injection

• Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection

• Snake Venom Antiserum

• Sodium Nitrite Injection

• Sodium Thiosulphate Injection

• Sterile Pralidoxime

where the administration is for the purpose of saving life in an emergency.