(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These Regulations make provision as to the drugs, medicines or other substance that may be ordered for patients in the provision of medical services under a general medical services contract within the meaning of Article 57 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972.

Regulation 2 and Schedule 1 list the drugs, medicines and other substances that may not be ordered under such a contract

Regulation 3 and Schedule 2 specify the drugs, medicinces and other substances that may be ordered under such a contract only in certain circumstances and sets out those circumstances.