Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I (ss. 1-45 except 20(1), 22, 33-38): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1 (as inserted (30.6.1999) by 1999 c. 8, ss. 66(4)(5)(c), 67(4))
Pt. I applied to Isles of Scilly (with modifications) (14.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/448, art. 2
(1)The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the industry body—
(a)limit any price which may be charged by any manufacturer or supplier for the supply of any health service medicine, and
(b)provide for any amount representing sums charged by that person for that medicine in excess of the limit to be paid to the Secretary of State within a specified period.
(2)The powers conferred by this section are not exercisable at any time in relation to a manufacturer or supplier to whom at that time a voluntary scheme applies.
Commencement Information
I1S. 34 wholly in force at 1.11.1999; s. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 67(1); s. 34 in force for certain purposes at 3.8.1999 by S.I. 1999/2177, art. 2(2)(a); s. 34 in force at 1.11.1999 insofar as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2177, art. 2(4)(a)