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
[F1Atropine sulphate and obidoxime chloride injection]
[F1Atropine sulphate and pralidoxime chloride injection]
[F1Atropine sulphate, pralidoxime mesilate and avizafone injection]
Chlorpheniramine Injection
Cobalt Edetate Injection
Dextrose Injection Strong B.P.C.
Diphenhydramine Injection
Glucagon Injection
Hydrocortisone Injection
Mepyramine Injection
[F1Pralidoxime chloride injection]
[F1Pralidoxime mesilate 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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in art. 7 inserted (19.11.2004) by The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment (No. 3) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/2693), arts. 1(1), 3