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National Health Service Act 2006, Section 168A is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 13 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1168AExercise of functionsE+W

(1)The Secretary of State may direct [F2NHS England] to exercise any of the Secretary of State's functions relating to services that may be provided as pharmaceutical services, or as local pharmaceutical services, under this Part.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to any function of the Secretary of State of making an order or regulations.

(3)The Secretary of State may give directions to [F2NHS England] about its exercise of any functions relating to pharmaceutical services or to local pharmaceutical services (including functions which [F2NHS England] has been directed to exercise under subsection (1)).]

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F1S. 168A and cross-heading inserted (27.3.2012 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 49(4), 306(1)(d)(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

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