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Articles 3(a), 5(1) and 10

SCHEDULE 1SUBSTANCES WHICH IF INCLUDED IN MEDICINAL PRODUCTS MAKE THOSE PRODUCTS PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES AND EXEMPTIONS FROM RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND SUPPLY OF PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES

Exemptions from the restrictions on the sale and supply of prescription only medicines
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
SubstanceMaximum strengthRoute of administration, use or pharmaceutical formTreatment limitationsMaximum quantity
[F1Acamprosate]
Acarbose
Acebutolol Hydrochloride
[F1Aceclofenac]
Acemetacin
Acetarsol
Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide Sodium
Acetohexamide
Acetylcholine Chloride0.2 per centExternal
Acetylcysteine
Acipimox
Aciclovir5.0 per centExternalContainer or package containing not more than 2g of medicinal product
For treatment of herpes simplex virus infections of the lips and face (Herpes labialis)
Acitretin
Aclarubicin Hydrochloride
Aconite1.3 per centExternal
Acrivastine24 mg (MDD)Container or package containing not more than 240mg of Acrivastine
Acrosoxacin
Actinomycin C
Actinomycin D
[F2Adapalene]
Adenosine
Adrenaline(1) By inhaler
(2) External [F3(except ophthalmic)]
Adrenaline Acid Tartrate(1) By inhaler
(2) External
Adrenaline Hydrochloride(1) By inhaler
(2) External
Adrenocortical Extract
Albendazole
Alclofenac
Alclometasone Dipropionate
Alcuronium Chloride
Aldesleukin
Aldosterone
[F1Alendronate Sodium]
Alfacalcidol
Alfuzosin Hydrochloride
Allergen Extracts
Allopurinol
Allyloestrenol
[F4Aloxiprin(1) 620 mg(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32
The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100
(2) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets or capsules]
Alphadolone Acetate
Alphaxalone
Alprenolol
Alprenolol Hydrochloride
Alprostadil
Alseroxylon
[F2Altretamine]
Amantadine Hydrochloride
Ambenonium Chloride
Ambutonium Bromide
Amcinonide
Ametazole Hydrochloride
AmethocaineNon-ophthalmic use
Amethocaine GentisateNon-ophthalmic use
Amethocaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Amikacin Sulphate
Amiloride Hydrochloride
Aminocaproic Acid
Aminoglutethimide
Aminopterin Sodium
Amiodarone Hydrochloride
Amiphenazole Hydrochloride
[F5Amisulpride]
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline Embonate
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Amlodipine Besylate
Ammonium Bromide
Amodiaquine Hydrochloride
Amorolfine Hydrochloride
Amoxapine
Amoxycillin
Amoxycillin Sodium
Amoxycillin Trihydrate
Amphomycin Calcium
Amphotericin
Ampicillin
Ampicillin Sodium
Ampicillin Trihydrate
Amsacrine
Amygdalin
Amyl Nitrite
Amylocaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
[F1Anastrozole]
Ancrod
Androsterone
Angiotensin Amide
Anistreplase
Anterior Pituitary Extract
Antimony Barium Tartrate
Antimony Dimercaptosuccinate
Antimony Lithium Thiomalate
Antimony Pentasulphide
Antimony Potassium Tartrate
Antimony Sodium Tartrate
Antimony Sodium Thioglycollate
Antimony Sulphate
Antimony Trichloride
Antimony Trioxide
Antimony Trisulphide
Apiol
Apomorphine
Apomorphine Hydrochloride
[F2Apraclonidine Hydrochloride]
Aprotinin
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Argipressin
Aristolochia
Aristolochia Clematitis
Aristolochia Contorta
Aristolochia Debelis
Aristolochia Fang-chi
Aristolochia Manshuriensis
Aristolochia Serpentaria
Arsenic
Arsenic Triiodide
Arsenic Trioxide
Arsphenamine
[F6Aspirin

[F7(1) 75mg]

[F7(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules]

[F7(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 100

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100]

[F8[F9(2)] 500 mg]

[F9(2)] Non-effervescent tablets and capsules

[F9(2)] The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

[F9(3)] All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets or capsules

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100]

AstemizoleF10. . .F10. . .F10. . .
F10. . .
F10. . .
Atenolol
Atracurium Besylate
Atropine(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 300mcg (MD)
1mg (MDD)
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Atropine Methobromide(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 400mcg (MD)
1.3mg (MDD)
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Atropine MethonitrateInternal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 400mcg (MD)
1.3mg (MDD)
Atropine Oxide Hydrochloride(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 360mcg (MD)
1.2mg (MDD) 3
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Atropine Sulphate(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 360mcg (MD)
1.2mg (MDD)
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Auranofin
Azapropazone
Azathioprine
Azathioprine Sodium
Azelaic Acid
Azelastine HydrochlorideFor nasal administration140mcg per nostril (MD)Container or package containing not more than 5,040mcg of Azelastine Hydrochloride
For the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis [F11or perennial allergic rhinitis]280mcg per nostril (MDD)
For use in adults and children not less than [F125 years]
As a non-aerosol, aqueous form
Azidocillin Potassium
Azithromycin
Azlocillin Sodium
Aztreonam
Bacampicillin Hydrochloride
Bacitracin
Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate
Bacitracin Zinc
Baclofen
[F5Balsalazide Sodium]
Bambuterol Hydrochloride
Barium Carbonate
Barium Chloride
Barium Sulphide
Beclamide
Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone DipropionateFor nasal administration (non-aerosol)100mcg per nostril (MD)Container or package containing not more than [F1320,000 mcg] of Beclomethasone Dipropionate
For the prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis200 mcg per nostril (MDD)
[F14For a maximum period of 3 months]
[F15For use in persons aged 18 years and over]
Belladonna Herb(1) Internal(1) 1mg of the alkaloids (MDD)
(2) External
Belladonna Root(1) Internal(1) 1mg of the alkaloids (MDD)
(2) External
Bemegride
Bemegride Sodium
Benapryzine Hydrochloride
Bendrofluazide
Benethamine Penicillin
Benoxaprofen
Benperidol
[F5Benserazide]
Benserazide Hydrochloride
Bentiromide
Benzathine Penicillin
Benzbromarone
Benzhexol Hydrochloride
Benzilonium Bromide
BenzocaineAny use except ophthalmic use
Benzoctamine Hydrochloride
Benzoyl Peroxide10.0 per centExternal
N-Benzoyl Sulphanilamide
Benzquinamide
Benzquinamide Hydrochloride
Benzthiazide
Benztropine Mesylate
Benzylpenicillin Calcium
Benzylpenicillin Potassium
Benzylpenicillin Sodium
Beractant
Betahistine Hydrochloride
Betamethasone
Betamethasone Adamantoate
Betamethasone Benzoate
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Betamethasone Valerate
Betaxolol Hydrochloride
Bethanechol Chloride
Bethanidine Sulphate
Bezafibrate
[F2Bicalutamide]
Biperiden Hydrochloride
Biperiden Lactate
Bismuth Glycollylarsanilate
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Bleomycin
Bleomycin Sulphate
Bretylium Tosylate
[F5Brimonidine Tartrate]
Bromhexine Hydrochloride
Bromocriptine Mesylate
Bromperidol
Bromvaletone
Brotizolam
BudesonideFor nasal administration200mcg per nostril (MD)Container or package containing not more than 10mg of Budesonide
For the prevention or treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis [F14For a maximum period of 3 months]
200 mcg per nostril (MDD)
[F15For use in persons aged 18 years and over]
As a non-aerosol, aqueous form
Bufexamac
Bumetanide
Buphenine Hydrochloride6mg (MD)
18mg (MDD)
BupivacaineAny use except ophthalmic use
Bupivacaine HydrochlorideAny use except ophthalmic use
Buserelin Acetate
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Busulphan
Butacaine SulphateAny use except ophthalmic use
Butorphanol Tartrate
Butriptyline Hydrochloride
[F16Cabergoline]
Calcipotriol
[F2Calcipotriol Hydrate]
Calcitonin
Calcitriol
Calcium Amphomycin
Calcium Benzamidosalicylate
Calcium Bromide
Calcium Bromidolactobionate
Calcium Carbimide
Calcium Folinate
Calcium Metrizoate
Calcium Sulphaloxate
[F17Candesartan Cilexetil]
Candicidin
Canrenoic Acid
Cantharidin0.01 per centExternal
Capreomycin Sulphate
Captopril
Carbachol
Carbamazepine
Carbaryl
[F5Carbasalate Calcium]
Carbenicillin Sodium
Carbenoxolone Sodium(1) Pellet(1) 5mg (MD)
25mg (MDD)
(2) 2.0 per cent(2) Gel
(3) 1.0 per cent(3) Granules for mouthwash in adults and children not less than 12 years(3) 20mg (MD)(3) Container or package containing not more than [F18560mg] of Carbenoxolone Sodium
80mg (MDD)
Carbidopa
Carbimazole
Carbocisteine
Carbon Tetrachloride
Carboplatin
Carboprost Trometamol
Carbuterol Hydrochloride
Carfecillin Sodium
Carindacillin Sodium
Carisoprodol
Carmustine
Carperidine
Carteolol Hydrochloride
Cefaclor
Cefadroxil
Cefazedone Sodium
[F5Cefdinir]
Cefixime
Cefodizime Sodium
Cefotaxime Sodium
Cefoxitin Sodium
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
[F16Cefprozil]
Cefsulodin Sodium
Ceftazidime
Ceftizoxime Sodium
Ceftriaxone Sodium
Cefuroxime Axetil
Cefuroxime Sodium
Celiprolol Hydrochloride
Cephalexin
Cephalexin Sodium
Cephaloridine
Cephalothin Sodium
Cephamandole Nafate
Cephazolin Sodium
Cephradine
Cerium Oxalate
Cerivastatin
[F5Cerivastatin Sodium]
Ceruletide Diethylamine
Cetirizine Hydrochloride10mg (MDD)F19. . .
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
Chloral HydrateExternal
Chlorambucil
Chloramphenicol
Chloramphenicol Cinnamate
Chloramphenicol Palmitate
Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate
Chlorhexadol
Chlormadinone Acetate
Chlormerodrin
Chlormethiazole
Chlormethiazole Edisylate
Chlormezanone
Chloroform(1)(1) 5.0 per cent(1) Internal
(2) External
Chloroquine PhosphateProphylaxis of malaria
Chloroquine SulphateProphylaxis of malaria
Chlorothiazide
Chlorotrianisene
Chlorphenoxamine Hydrochloride
Chlorpromazine
Chlorpromazine Embonate
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Chlorpropamide
Chlorprothixene
Chlorprothixene Hydrochloride
Chlortetracycline
Chlortetracycline Calcium
Chlortetracycline Hydrochloride
Chlorthalidone
Chlorzoxazone
Cholestyramine
Ciclacillin
Ciclobendazole
Cilastatin Sodium
Cilazapril
Cimetidine(a) For the short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia, indigestion, acid indigestion and hyperacidity and for the prophylaxis of meal-induced heartburn(a) 200mg (MD)
800mg (MDD)
For a maximum period of 14 days
(b) For the prophylactic management of nocturnal heartburn by a single dose taken at night(b) 100mg (MD) to be taken as a single dose at night
For a maximum period of 14 days
Cimetidine Hydrochloride
Cinchocaine3.0 per centNon-ophthalmic use
Cinchocaine HydrochlorideEquivalent of 3.0 per cent of CinchocaineNon-ophthalmic use
Cinchophen
Cinoxacin
Ciprofibrate
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Cisapride
Cisplatin
[F2Citalopram Hydrobromide]
Clarithromycin
Clavulanic Acid
Clidinium Bromide
Clindamycin
Clindamycin Hydrochloride
Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride
Clindamycin Phosphate
Clioquinol(1) External (other than treatment of mouth ulcers)
(2) 35mg(2) Treatment of mouth ulcers(2) 350mg (MDD)
Clobetasol Propionate
Clobetasone Butyrate [F200.05 per cent] [F20Cream for use in adults and in children aged 12 years and over, for external use for the short term symptomatic treatment and control of patches of eczema and dermatitis (excluding seborrhoeic dermatitis)] [F20Container or package containing not more than 15g of medicinal product]
Clofazimine
Clofibrate
Clomiphene Citrate
Clomipramine
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Clomocycline
Clomocycline Sodium
Clonidine
Clonidine Hydrochloride
Clopamide
Clopenthixol Decanoate
Clopenthixol Hydrochloride
Clorexolone
ClotrimazoleExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Cloxacillin Benzathine
Cloxacillin Sodium
Clozapine
Cocculus Indicus
Co-dergocrine Mesylate
Colaspase
Colchicine
Colestipol Hydrochloride
Colfosceril Palmitate
Colistin Sulphate
Colistin Sulphomethate
Colistin Sulphomethate Sodium
Coniine
Conium Leaf7.0 per centExternal
Corticotrophin
Cortisone
Cortisone Acetate
Co-tetroxazine
Co-trimoxazole
Cropropamide
Crotethamide
Croton Oil
Croton Seed
Curare
Cyclofenil
Cyclopenthiazide
Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride
Cyclophosphamide
Cycloserine
Cyclosporin
Cyclothiazide
Cyproterone Acetate
Cytarabine
Cytarabine Hydrochloride
Dacarbazine
Dalteparin Sodium
Danazol
Danthron
Dantrolene Sodium
Dapsone
Dapsone Ethane Ortho Sulphonate
Daunorubicin Hydrochloride
Deanol Bitartrate26mg (MDD)
Debrisoquine Sulphate
Demecarium Bromide
Demeclocycline
Demeclocycline Calcium
Demeclocycline Hydrochloride
Deoxycortone Acetate
Deoxycortone Pivalate
Deptropine Citrate
Dequalinium Chloride(1) 0.25mg(1) Internal: throat lozenges or throat pastilles
(2) 1.0 per cent(2) External: paint
Deserpidine
Desferrioxamine Mesylate
Desflurane
Desipramine Hydrochloride
Deslanoside
Desmopressin
Desmopressin Acetate
Desogestrel
Desonide
Desoxymethasone
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone Acetate
Dexamethasone Isonicotinate
Dexamethasone Phenylpropionate
Dexamethasone Pivalate
Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Dexamethasone Troxundate
Dexfenfluramine Hydrochloride
Dextromethorphan HydrobromideInternal(a) In the case of a prolonged release preparation: equivalent of 30mg of Dextromethorphan (MD)
equivalent of 75mg of Dextromethorphan (MDD)
(b) in any other case: equivalent of 15mg of Dextromethorphan (MD)
equivalent of 75mg of Dextromethorphan (MDD)
Dextrothyroxine Sodium
Diazoxide
Dibenzepin Hydrochloride
Dichloralphenazone
Dichlorphenamide
Diclofenac Diethylammonium1.16 per centExternalFor maximum period of 7 daysContainer or package containing not more than 30g of medicinal product
For local symptomatic relief of pain and inflammation in trauma of the tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints and in localised forms of soft tissue rheumatism
For use in adults and children not less than 12 years
Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Sodium
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride10mg (MD)
60mg (MDD)
[F1Didanosine]
Dienoestrol
Diethanolamine Fusidate
Diflucortolone Valerate
Diflunisal
Digitalin
Digitalis Leaf
Digitalis Prepared
Digitoxin
Digoxin
Dihydralazine Sulphate
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate
Dihydrostreptomycin
Dihydrostreptomycin Sulphate
Diloxanide Furoate
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Dimercaprol
Dimethisoquin HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Dimethisterone
Dimethothiazine Mesylate
Dimethyl Sulphoxide
Dimethyltubocurarine Bromide
Dimethyltubocurarine Chloride
Dimethyltubocurarine Iodide
Dinoprost
Dinoprost Trometamol
Dinoprostone
[F4Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride All preparations except liquid-filled capsules]
[F21Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride] [F212.5 mg] [F21In combination with Atropine Sulphate for short term use as an adjunctive therapy to appropriate rehydration in acute diarrhoea [F2125 mg (MDD)] [F21Container or package containing not more than 20 tablets]
For use in persons aged 16 years and over
Tablets]
Dipivefrin Hydrochloride
Dipyridamole
Disodium Etidronate
Disodium Pamidronate
Disopyramide
Disopyramide Phosphate
Distigmine Bromide
Disulfiram
Dithranol1.0 per cent
Dobutamine Hydrochloride
[F21Dolasetron Mesilate]
Domperidone [F22For the relief of post-prandial symptoms of excessive fullness, nausea, epigastric bloating and belching, occasionally accompanied by epigastric discomfort and heartburn] [F2210mg of Domperidone (MD)] [F22Container or package containing not more than 200mg of Domperidone]
[F2240mg of Domperidone (MDD)]
Domperidone Maleate [F23For the relief of post-prandial symptoms of excessive fullness, nausea, epigastric bloating and belching, occasionally accompanied by epigastric discomfort and heartburn,] [F2410 mg of Domperidone as Domperidone Maleate (MD)] [F23Container or package containing not more than [F25200mg] of Domperidone as Domperidone Maleate;]
[F2440 mg of Domperidone as Domperidone Maleate (MDD)]
[F5Donepezil Hydrochloride]
Dopamine Hydrochloride
Dopexamine Hydrochloride
[F2Dorzolamide Hydrochloride]
Dothiepin
Dothiepin Hydrochloride
Doxapram Hydrochloride
Doxazosin Mesylate
Doxepin Hydrochloride
Doxorubicin
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Doxycycline
Doxycycline Calcium Chelate
Doxycycline Hydrochloride
Droperidol
Dydrogesterone
Dyflos
EconazoleExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Econazole NitrateExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Ecothiopate Iodide
Edrophonium Chloride
Eflornithine Hydrochloride
[F1Eformoterol Fumarate]
Embutramide
Emepronium Bromide
Emetine1.0 per cent
Emetine Bismuth Iodide
Emetine HydrochlorideEquivalent of 1.0 per cent of Emetine
Enalapril Maleate
Encephalitis Virus, Tick-borne, Cent Eur
Enoxacin
Enoxaparin Sodium
Enoximone
Ephedrine(1) Internal (other than nasal sprays or nasal drops)(1) 30mg (MD)
60mg (MDD)
(2) 2.0 per cent(2) Nasal sprays or nasal drops
(3) External
Ephedrine Hydrochloride(1) Internal (other than nasal sprays or nasal drops)(1) Equivalent of 30mg of Ephedrine (MD)
Equivalent of 60mg of Ephedrine (MDD)
(2) Equivalent of 2.0 per cent of Ephedrine(2) Nasal sprays or nasal drops
(3) External
Ephedrine Sulphate(1) Internal (other than nasal sprays or nasal drops)(1) Equivalent of 30mg of Ephedrine (MD)
Equivalent of 60mg of Ephedrine (MDD)
(2) Equivalent of 2.0 per cent of Ephedrine(2) Nasal sprays or nasal drops
(3) External
Epicillin
Epirubicin
Epirubicin Hydrochloride
Epithiazide
Epoetin Alfa
Epoetin Beta
Epoprostenol Sodium
Ergometrine Maleate
Ergometrine Tartrate
Ergot, Prepared
Ergotamine Tartrate
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Estolate
Erythromycin Ethylcarbonate
Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate
Erythromycin Lactobionate
Erythromycin Phosphate
Erythromycin Stearate
Erythromycin Thiocyanate
Esmolol Hydrochloride
Estramustine Phosphate
[F26Estramustine Sodium Phosphate]
Etafedrine Hydrochloride
Ethacrynic Acid
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Ethamivan
Ethamsylate
Ethiazide
Ethinyl Androstenediol
Ethinyloestradiol
Ethionamide
Ethisterone
Ethoglucid
Ethoheptazine Citrate
Ethopropazine Hydrochloride
Ethosuximide
Ethotoin
Ethyl Biscoumacetate
Ethynodiol Diacetate
Etodolac
Etomidate
Etomidate Hydrochloride
Etoposide
Etretinate
[F2Exemestane]
Famciclovir
FamotidineFor the short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia, indigestion, acid indigestion and hyperacidity, and prevention of these symptoms when associated with food and drink, including nocturnal symptoms10mg (MD)
20mg (MDD)
For maximum period of 14 days
Fazadinium Bromide
Felbinac3.17 per centExternalFor maximum period of 7 daysContainer or package containing not more than [F2750g] of medicinal product
[F28For the relief of rheumatic pain, pain of non-serious arthritic conditions and soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains and contusions]
For use in adults and children not less than 12 years
Felodipine
Felypressin
Fenbufen
Fenclofenac
Fenfluramine Hydrochloride
Fenofibrate
Fenoprofen
Fenoprofen Calcium
Fenoterol Hydrobromide
Fenticonazole Nitrate [F20External use (but in the case of vaginal use, only for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis)]
Feprazone
Ferrous Arsenate
[F2Ferumoxsil]
[F5Fexofenadine Hydrochloride]
Filgrastim
Finasteride
Flavoxate Hydrochloride
Flecainide Acetate
Flosequinan
Fluanisone
Flubendazole
Fluclorolone Acetonide
Flucloxacillin Magnesium
Flucloxacillin Sodium
FluconazoleFor oral administration for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis [F29or associated candidal balanitis] in persons aged not less than 16 but less than 60 years150mg (MD)Container or package containing not more than 150mg of Fluconazole
Flucytosine
Fludrocortisone Acetate
Flufenamic Acid
Flumazenil
Flumethasone
Flumethasone Pivalate
Flunisolide0.025 per cent(a) For the prevention and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, including hay fever(a) 50mcg per nostril (MD)(a) Container or package containing not more than 6,000mcg of Flunisolide
100mcg per nostril (MDD)
[F30For use in persons aged 18 years and over] [F31For a maximum period of 3 months]
In the form of a non-pressurised nasal spray
F32...F32... F32...
F32. . .
F32. . .
F32. . .
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Fluocinonide
Fluocortin Butyl
Fluocortolone
Fluocortolone Hexanoate
Fluocortolone Pivalate
Fluorescein Dilaurate
Fluorometholone
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil Trometamol
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Flupenthixol Decanoate
Flupenthixol Hydrochloride
Fluperolone Acetate
Fluphenazine Decanoate
Fluphenazine Enanthate
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride
Fluprednidene Acetate
Fluprednisolone
Fluprostenol Sodium
Flurandrenolone
Flurbiprofen [F338.75 mg] [F34Throat lozenges] [F3543.75 mg (MDD)] [F36Container or package containing not more than 140 mg of Flurbiprofen]
Flurbiprofen Sodium
Fluspirilene
Flutamide
Fluticasone Propionate
[F5Flutrimazole]
Fluvastatin Sodium
Fluvoxamine Maleate
Folic Acic500mcg (MDD)
Formestane
Formocortal
Foscarnet Sodium
Fosfestrol Sodium
Fosfomycin Trometamol
Fosinopril Sodium
Framycetin Sulphate
Frusemide
Furazolidone
Fusafungine
Fusidic Acid
Gabapentin
Gadoteridol
Gallamine Triethiodide
Ganciclovir
Ganciclovir Sodium
Gelsemine0.1 per cent
Gelsemium25mg (MD)
75mg (MDD)
Gemeprost
Gemfibrozil
Gentamicin
Gentamicin Sulphate
Gestodene
Gestrinone
Gestronol
Gestronol Hexanoate
Glibenclamide
Glibornuride
Gliclazide
Glipizide
Gliquidone
Glisoxepide
Glucagon
Glycopyrronium Bromide1mg (MD)
2mg (MDD)
Glymidine
Gonadorelin
Goserelin Acetate
Gramicidin0.2 per centExternal
Granisetron Hydrochloride
Griseofulvin
Growth Hormone
Guanethidine Monosulphate
Guanfacine Hydrochloride
Guanoclor Sulphate
Guanoxan Sulphate
Halcinonide
Halofantrine Hydrochloride
Haloperidol
Haloperidol Decanoate
HeparinExternal
Heparin CalciumExternal
Heparin Sodium
HexachlorophaneExternal
(a) 2.0 per cent(a) Soaps
(b) 0.1 per cent(b) Aerosols
(c) 0.75 per cent(c) preparations other than soaps and aerosols
Hexamine Phenylcinchoninate
Hexobarbitone
Hexobarbitone Sodium
Hexoestrol
Hexoestrol Dipropionate
L-Histidine HydrochlorideDietary supplementation
Homatropine(1) Internal(1) 0.15mg (MD)
0.45mg (MDD)
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Homatropine Hydrobromide0.2mg (MD)
0.6mg (MDD)
Homatropine Methylbromide2mg (MD)
6mg (MDD)
Hydralazine Hydrochloride
HydrargaphenLocal application to skin
Hydrobromic Acid
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrocortisone

[F37(1) 0.5 per cent]

[F37(1) External

(a)

For use in combination with Nystatin of maximum strength 3.0 per cent for intertrigo

(b)

For use in adults and children not less than 10 years]

[F37(1) Container or package containing not more than 15g of medicinal product]

[F38(2)] 1.0 per cent

[F38(2)] External

(a)

For use either alone or in conjunction with Crotamiton in irritant dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions, mild to moderate eczema, and either in combination with Clotrimazole [F39or Miconazole Nitrate] for athlete’s foot and candidal intertrigo or in combination with lignocaine for anal and perianal itch associated with haemorrhoids

(b)

For use in adults and children not less than 10 years

(c)

Cream ointment or spray

[F38(2)] Container or package containing not more than 15g of medicinal product (cream or ointment) or 30ml (spray)

Hydrocortisone AcetateEquivalent to 1.0 per cent HydrocortisoneExternal
For use in irritant dermatitis, contact allergic dermatitis, insect bite reactions, mild to moderate eczema, and in combination with one or more of the following: Benzyl Benzoate, Bismuth Oxide, Bismuth Subgallate, Peru Balsam, Pramoxine Hydrochloride, Zinc Oxide, for haemorrhoids [F40or in combination with Miconazole Nitrate, for athlete’s foot and candidal intertrigo]Container or package containing not more than 15g of medicinal product
In the case of suppositories, container or package containing no more than 12
For use in adults and children not less than 10 years
Cream, ointment or suppositories
Hydrocortisone Butyrate
Hydrocortisone Caprylate
Hydrocortisone Hydrogen Succinate
Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate
Hydrocortisone Sodium SuccinateEquivalent to 2.5mg HydrocortisoneExternalContainer or package containing not more than equivalent to 50mg of Hydrocortisone
For aphthous ulceration of the mouth for adults and children not less than 12 years
In the form of pellets
[F4Hydrocyanic Acid]
Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroxychloroquine SulphateProphylaxis of malaria
Hydroxyprogesterone
Hydroxyprogesterone Enanthate
Hydroxyprogesterone Hexanoate
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyzine Embonate
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride(a) For the management of pruritis associated with acute or chronic urticaria or atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, in adults and in children not less than 12 years(a) 25mg (MD)(a) Container or package containing not more than 750mg of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
75mg (MDD)
(b) For the management of pruritis associated with acute or chronic urticaria or atopic dermatitis or contact dermatitis, in children not less than 6 years but less than 12 years(b) 25 mg (MD)(b) Container or package containing not more than 750mg of Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
50mg (MDD)
Hyoscine(1) 0.15 per cent(1) Internal
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Hyoscine Butylbromide(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 20mg (MD)(b) Container or package containing not more than 240mg of Hyoscine Butylbromide
80mg (MDD)
(2) External
Hyoscine Hydrobromide(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 300mcg (MD)
900mcg (MDD)
(2) External (except ophthalmic)
Hyoscine Methobromide(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 2.5mg (MD)
7.5mg (MDD)
(2) External
Hyoscine Methonitrate(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 2.5mg (MD)
7.5mg (MDD)
(2) External
Hyoscyamine(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) 300mcg (MD)
1mg (MDD)
(2) External
Hyoscyamine Hydrobromide(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) Equivalent of 300mcg of Hyoscyamine (MD)
Equivalent of 1mg of Hyoscyamine (MDD)
(2) External
Hyoscyamine Sulphate(1) Internal
(a) by inhaler
(b) otherwise than by inhaler(b) Equivalent of 300mcg of Hyoscyamine (MD)
Equivalent of 1mg of Hyoscyamine (MDD)
(2) External
IbuprofenRheumatic and muscular pain, pain of non-serious arthritic conditions, backache, neuralgia, migraine, headache, dental pain, dysmenorrhoea, feverishness, symptoms of colds and influenza
(1) Internal(1)(a) In the case of a prolonged release preparation 600mg (MD)
1,200mg (MDD)
(b) in any other case 400mg (MD)
1,200mg (MDD)
(2) 5.0 per cent(2) External
[F41(3) 10.0 per cent] [F41(3) External] [F41(3) 125 mg (MD) 500 mg (MDD)] [F41(3) Container or package containing not more than [F4250g] of medicinal product]
[F4Ibuprofen Lysine Rheumatic and muscular pain, pain of non-serious arthritic conditions, backache, neuralgia, migraine, headache, dental pain, dysmenorrhoea, feverishness, symptoms of colds and influenza(a) in the case of a prolonged release preparation 600 mg (MD) 1,200 mg (MDD)
Internal(b) in any other case 400 mg (MD) 1,200 mg (MDD)]
Idarubicin Hydrochloride
Idoxuridine
Ifosfamide
Ignatius Bean
[F1Imidapril Hydrochloride]
Imipenem Hydrochloride
Imipramine
Imipramine Hydrochloride
Imipramine Ion Exchange Resin Bound Salt or Complex
[F16Indapamide]
Indapamide Hemihydrate
Indomethacin
Indomethacin Sodium
Indoprofen
Indoramin Hydrochloride
Inosine Pranobex
[F43Insulin]
Iodamide
Iodamide Meglumine
Iodamide Sodium
Iohexol
Iomeprol
Iopamidol
Iopentol
Iothalamic Acid
Ioversol
Ioxaglic Acid
Ipratropium Bromide
Iprindole Hydrochloride
Iproniazid Phosphate
[F5Irbesartan]
Isoaminile
Isoaminile Citrate
Isocarboxazid
Isoconazole NitrateExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Isoetharine
Isoetharine Hydrochloride
Isoetharine Mesylate
Isoniazid
Isoprenaline Hydrochloride
Isoprenaline Sulphate
Isopropamide IodideEquivalent of 2.5mg of Isopropamide ion (MD)
Equivalent of 5.0mg of Isopropamide ion (MDD)
Isotretinoin
Isradipine
Itraconazole
JaborandiExternal
Kanamycin Acid Sulphate
Kanamycin Sulphate
Ketamine Hydrochloride
Ketoconazole2.0 per cent [F44(a)] [F45External] [F44(a)] Maximum frequency of application of once every 3 days [F44(a)] Container or package containing not more than 120ml of medicinal product and containing not more than 2,400mg of Ketoconazole
For the prevention and treatment of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp
In the form of a shampoo
[F46(b) For the treatment of the following mycotic infections of the skin: tinea pedis, tinea cruris and candidal intertrigo]
Ketoprofen2.5 per centExternalFor maximum period of 7 daysContainer or package containing not more than 30g of medicinal product
For rheumatic and muscular pain in adults and children not less than 12
Ketorolac Trometamol
Ketotifen Fumarate
Labetalol Hydrocholoride
Lachesine Chloride
Lacidipine
Lamotrigine
Lanatoside C
Lanatoside Complex A, B and C
[F16Lansoprazole]
Latamoxef Disodium
[F16Lercanidipine Hydrochloride]
Levallorphan Tartrate
Levobunolol Hydrochloride
[F4Levocabastine HydrochlorideEquivalent of 0.05 per cent Levocabastine(1) Nasal sprays (1) Container or package containing not more than 10 ml of medicinal product
For the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
(2) Aqueous eye drops (2) Container or package containing not more than 4 ml of medicinal product]
For the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
[F47Levocarnitine] [F47For dietary supplementation]
Levodopa
[F5Levofloxacin]
Levonorgestrel [F480.75mg] [F48for use as an emergency contraceptive in women aged 16 years and over]
Lidoflazine
LignocaineNon-ophthalmic use
Lignocaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Lincomycin
Lincomycin Hydrochloride
Liothyronine Sodium
Lisinopril
Lithium CarbonateEquivalent of 5mg of Lithium (MD)
Equivalent of 15mg of Lithium (MDD)
Lithium Citrate
Lithium Succinate
Lithium SulphateEquivalent of 5mg of Lithium (MD)
Equivalent of 15mg of Lithium (MDD)
Lobeline(1) Internal(1) 3mg (MD)
9mg (MDD)
(2) External
Lobeline Hydrochloride(1) Internal(1) Equivalent of 3mg of Lobeline (MD)
Equivalent of 9mg of Lobeline (MDD)
(2) External
Lobeline Sulphate(1) Internal(1) Equivalent of 3mg of Lobeline (MD)
Equivalent of 9mg of Lobeline (MDD)
(2) External
Lodoxamide Trometamol [F49equivalent of 0.1 per cent Lodoxamide] [F50For the treatment of ocular signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, in adults and in children aged 4 years and over]
Lofepramine
Lofepramine Hydrochloride
Lofexidine Hydrochloride
Lomefloxacin Hydrochloride
Lomustine
Loperamide HydrochlorideTreatment of acute diarrhoea
Loratidine10mg (MDD)F51. . .
[F17Lornoxicam]
[F17Losartan Potassium]
Loxapine Succinate
Lung Surfactant Porcine
Luteinising Hormone
Lymecycline
Lynoestrenol
Lypressin
Lysuride Maleate
Mafenide
Mafenide Acetate
Mafenide Hydrochloride
Mafenide Propionate5.0 per centEye drops
Magnesium Fluoride
Magnesium Metrizoate
Mandragora Autumnalis
Mannomustine Hydrochloride
Maprotiline Hydrochloride
Mebanazine
MebendazoleFor oral use in the treatment of enterobiasis in adults and in children not less than 2 years100mg (MD)Container or package containing not more than 800mg of Mebendazole
Mebeverine Hydrochloride

[F52(a) For the symptomatic relief of irritable bowel syndrome

[F52(a) 135 mg (MD)

405 mg (MDD)]

(b) For uses other than the symptomatic relief of irritable bowel syndrome]

[F52(b) 100 mg (MD)

300 mg (MDD)]

Mebeverine Pamoate
Mebhydrolin
Mebhydrolin Napadisylate
Mecamylamine Hydrochloride
Mecillinam
Meclofenoxate Hydrochloride
Medigoxin
Medrogestone
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Mefenamic Acid
Mefloquine Hydrochloride
Mefruside
Megestrol
Megestrol Acetate
Meglumine Gadopentetate
Meglumine Iodoxamate
Meglumine Ioglycamate
Meglumine Iothalamate
Meglumine Iotroxate
Meglumine Ioxaglate
[F16Meloxicam]
Melphalan
Melphalan Hydrochloride
Menotrophin
Mepenzolate Bromide25mg (MD)
75mg (MDD)
Mephenesin
Mephenesin Carbamate
Mepivacaine HydrochlorideAny use except ophthalmic use
Meptazinol Hydrochloride
Mequitazine
[F5Mercaptamine Bitartrate]
Mercaptopurine
Mersalyl
Mersalyl Acid
Mesalazine
Mesna
Mestranol
Metaraminol Tartrate
Metergoline
Metformin Hydrochloride
Methacycline
Methacycline Calcium
Methacycline Hydrochloride
Methallenoestril
Methicillin Sodium
Methixene
Methixene Hydrochloride
Methocarbamol
MethocidinThroat lozenges and throat pastilles
Methohexitone Sodium
Methoin
Methoserpidine
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
Methotrimeprazine
Methotrimeprazine Hydrochloride
Methotrimeprazine Maleate
Methoxamine Hydrochloride0.25 per centNasal sprays or nasal drops not containing liquid paraffin as a vehicle
Methsuximide
Methyclothiazide
Methyldopa
Methyldopate Hydrochloride
Methylephedrine Hydrochloride30mg (MD)
60mg (MDD)
Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone Acetate
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Methylthiouracil
Methysergide Maleate
Metipranolol
Metirosine
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Metolazone
Metoprolol Fumarate
Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Tartrate
Metronidazole
Metronidazole Benzoate
Metyrapone
Mexiletine Hydrochloride
Mezlocillin Sodium
Mianserin Hydrochloride
MiconazoleExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Miconazole NitrateExternal but in the case of vaginal use only external use for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis
Mifepristone
Miglitol
Milrinone
Milrinone Lactate
Minocycline
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Minoxidil[F53(1) 2.0 per cent][F53(1) External
[F53(2) 5.0 per cent (2) External use for the treatment of alopecia androgenetica, in men aged 18 to 65 (but not in women);]
[F1Mirtazapine]
Misoprostol
Mitobronitol
Mitomycin
Mitozantrone Hydrochloride
Mivacurium Chloride
[F26Mizolastine]
Moclobemide
[F5Modafinil]
[F2Moexipril Hydrochloride]
Molgramostim
Molindone Hydrochloride
Mometasone Furoate
Moracizine Hydrochloride
Morazone Hydrochloride
[F1Moxonidine]
Mupirocin
Mupirocin Calcium
Mustine Hydrochloride
Nabilone
Nabumetone
Nadolol
Nafarelin Acetate
Naftidrofuryl Oxalate
Naftifine Hydrochloride
Nalbuphine Hydrochloride
Nalidixic Acid
Nalorphine Hydrobromide
Naloxone Hydrochloride
Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Naphazoline Hydrochloride(1) 0.05 per cent(1) Nasal sprays or nasal drops not containing liquid paraffin as a vehicle
(2) 0.015 per cent(2) Eye drops
Naphazoline Nitrate0.05 per centNasal sprays or nasal drops not containing liquid paraffin as a vehicle
Naproxen
Naproxen Sodium
[F5Naratriptan Hydrochloride]
Natamycin
[F17Nebivolol Hydrochloride]
Nedocromil Sodium [F542.0 per cent] [F54For the prevention, relief and treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic conjunctivitis] [F54Container or package containing not more than 3 ml of medicinal product]
Nefazodone Hydrochloride
Nefopam Hydrochloride
Neomycin
Neomycin Oleate
Neomycin Palmitate
Neomycin Sulphate
Neomycin Undecanoate
Neostigmine Bromide
Neostigmine Methylsulphate
Netilmicin Sulphate
Nicardipine Hydrochloride
Nicergoline
[F26Niceritrol]
Nicotinic AcidAny use, except for the treatment of hyperlipidaemia600mg (MDD)
Nicoumalone
Nifedipine
Nifenazone
Nikethamide
[F4Nilutamide]
Nimodipine
Niridazole
[F17Nisoldipine]
Nitrendipine
Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurazone
NizatidineFor the prevention [F55and treatment] of the symptoms of food-related heartburn [F55and meal-induced indigestion]75mg (MD)
[F56150mg (MDD)]
[F57For a maximum period of 14 days]
For use in adults and children not less than 16 years
Nomifensine Maleate
Noradrenaline
Noradrenaline Acid Tartrate
Norethisterone
Norethisterone Acetate
Norethisterone Enanthate
Norethynodrel
Norfloxacin
Norgestimate
Norgestrel
Nortriptyline Hydrochloride
Noscapine
Noscapine Hydrochloride
Novobiocin Calcium
Novobiocin Sodium
Nux Vomica Seed
Nystatin [F583.0 per cent] [F58External [F58Container or package containing not more than 15g of medicinal product]
For use in combination with Hydrocortisone of maximum strength 0.5 per cent for intertrigo
For use in adults and children not less than 10 years]
Octacosactrin
Octreotide
Oestradiol
Oestradiol Benzoate
Oestradiol Cypionate
Oestradiol Dipropionate
Oestradiol Diundecanoate
Oestradiol Enanthate
Oestradiol Phenylpropionate
Oestradiol Undecanoate
Oestradiol Valerate
Oestriol
Oestriol Succinate
Oestrogenic Substances Conjugated
Oestrone
Ofloxacin
Olsalazine Sodium
Omeprazole
[F1Omeprazole Magnesium]
Ondansetron Hydrochloride
Orciprenaline Sulphate
Orphenadrine Citrate
Orphenadrine Hydrochloride
Ouabain
Ovarian Gland Dried
Oxamniquine
Oxantel Embonate
Oxaprozin
Oxatomide
Oxedrine Tartrate
Oxethazaine10mg (MD)Container or package containing not more than 400mg of Oxethazaine
30mg (MDD)
Oxitropium Bromide
Oxolinic Acid
Oxpentifylline
Oxprenolol Hydrochloride
Oxybuprocaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Oxybutynin Hydrochloride
Oxypertine
Oxypertine Hydrochloride
Oxyphenbutazone
Oxyphencyclimine Hydrochloride
Oxyphenonium Bromide5mg (MD)
15mg (MDD)
Oxytetracycline
Oxytetracycline Calcium
Oxytetracycline Dihydrate
Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride
Oxytocin, natural
Oxytocin, synthetic
Pancreatin(1) 21,000 European Pharmacopoeia units of lipase per capsule(1) capsules
(2) 25,000 European Pharmacopoeia units of lipase per gram(2) powder
Pancuronium Bromide
[F16Pantoprazole Sodium]
Papaverine(1) By inhaler
(2) Otherwise than by inhaler(2) 50mg (MD)
150mg (MDD)
Papaverine Hydrochloride(1) By inhaler
(2) Otherwise than by inhaler(2) Equivalent of 50mg of Papaverine (MD)
Equivalent of 150mg of Papaverine (MDD)
[F6Paracetamol

(1) [F59250mg]

(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules [F60wholly or mainly] for use in children aged less than 12 years

(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100

(2) 500 mg

(2) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules [F61wholly or mainly] for use in adults and children not less than 12 years

(3) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets and capsules

(2) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32

  • The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100]

Paraldehyde
Paramethadione
Paramethasone Acetate
Parathyroid Gland
Pargyline Hydrochloride
Paroxetine Hydrochloride
Pecilocin
Penamecillin
Penbutolol Sulphate
[F16Penciclovir]
Penicillamine
Penicillamine Hydrochloride
Pentamidine Isethionate
Penthienate Bromide5mg (MD)
15mg (MDD)
Pentolinium Tartrate
Perfluamine
Pergolide Mesylate
Perhexiline Maleate
Pericyazine
Perindopril
Perindopril Erbumine
Perphenazine
Phenacetin0.1 per cent
PhenazoneExternal
Phenazone Salicylate
Phenbutrazate Hydrochloride
Phenelzine Sulphate
Phenethicillin Potassium
Phenformin Hydrochloride
Phenglutarimide Hydrochloride
Phenindione
[F62Phenolphthalein.]
Phenoxybenzamine Hydrochloride
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Calcium
Phenoxymethylpenicillin Potassium
Phenprocoumon
Phensuximide
Phentolamine Hydrochloride
Phentolamine Mesylate
Phenylbutazone
Phenylbutazone Sodium
Phenylpropanolamine HydrochlorideInternal
(1) all preparations except prolonged release capsules, nasal sprays and nasal drops(1) 25mg (MD)
100mg (MDD)
(2) prolonged release capsules(2) 50mg (MD)
100mg (MDD)
(3) 2.0 per cent(3) nasal sprays and nasal drops
Phenytoin
Phenytoin Sodium
Phthalylsulphathiazole
Physostigmine
Physostigmine Aminoxide Salicylate
Physostigmine Salicylate
Physostigmine Sulphate
[F4Phytomenadione Any use except the prevention or treatment of haemorrhagic disorders]
Picrotoxin
Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine Hydrochloride
Pilocarpine Nitrate
Pimozide
Pindolol
Pipenzolate Bromide5mg (MD)
15mg (MDD)
Piperacillin Sodium
Piperazine Oestrone Sulphate
Piperidolate Hydrochloride50mg (MD)
150mg (MDD)
Pipothiazine Palmitate
Piracetam
Pirbuterol Acetate
Pirbuterol Hydrochloride
[F63Pirenzepine Dihydrochloride Monohydrate]
Pirenzepine Hydrochloride
Piretanide
Piroxicam0.5 per centExternalFor maximum period of 7 daysContainer or package containing not more than 30g of medicinal product
For the relief of rheumatic pain, pain of non-serious arthritic conditions and muscular aches, pains and swellings such as strains, sprains and sports injuries
For use in adults and children not less than 12 years
[F26Piroxicam Beta-cyclodextrin]
Pituitary Gland (Whole Dried)By inhaler
Pituitary Powdered (Posterior Lobe)By inhaler
Pivampicillin
Pivampicillin Hydrochloride
Pivmecillinam
Pivmecillinam Hydrochloride
Pizotifen
Pizotifen Malate
Plicamycin
Podophyllotoxin
Podophyllum
Podophyllum Indian
Podophyllum Resin20.0 per centExternal
Ointment or impregnated plaster
Poldine Methylsulphate2mg (MD)
6mg (MDD)
Polidexide
Polyestradiol Phosphate
Polymyxin B Sulphate
Polythiazide
Poppy Capsule
Potassium Arsenite0.0127 per cent
Potassium Bromide
Potassium Canrenoate
Potassium Clavulanate
Potassium Perchlorate
Practolol
Pralidoxime Chloride
Pralidoxime Iodide
Pralidoxime Mesylate
[F5Pramipexole Hydrochloride]
Pravastatin Sodium
Prazosin Hydrochloride
Prednisolone
Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Butylacetate
Prednisolone Hexanoate
Prednisolone Metasulphobenzoate
Prednisolone Metasulphobenzoate Sodium
Prednisolone Pivalate
Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
Prednisolone Steaglate
Prednisone
Prednisone Acetate
Prenalterol Hydrochloride
Prenylamine Lactate
Prilocaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Primidone
Probenecid
Probucol
Procainamide Hydrochloride
Procaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Procaine Penicillin
Procarbazine Hydrochloride
Prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine Edisylate
Prochlorperazine Maleate [F203mg] [F20Buccal tablets for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in cases of previously diagnosed migraine only. For use in persons aged 18 years and over.] [F2012mg (MDD)] [F20Container or package containing not more than 8 tablets]
Prochlorperazine Mesylate
Procyclidine Hydrochloride
Progesterone
Prolactin
Proligestone
Prolintane Hydrochloride
Promazine Embonate
Promazine Hydrochloride
Propafenone
Propafenone Hydrochloride
Propanidid
Propantheline Bromide15mg (MD)
45mg (MDD)
[F17Propiverine Hydrochloride]
Propofol
Propranolol Hydrochloride
Propylthiouracil
Proquazone
Protamine Sulphate
Prothionamide
Protirelin
Protriptyline Hydrochloride
Proxymetacaine HydrochlorideNon-ophthalmic use
Pseudoephedrine HydrochlorideInternal(a) In the case of a prolonged release preparation
120mg (MD)
240mg (MDD)
(b) in any other case 60mg (MD)
240mg (MDD)
Pseudoephedrine Sulphate60mg (MD)
180mg (MDD)
Pyrantel Embonate(a) For the treatment of enterobiosis, in adults and children not less than 12 years(a) 750mg MDD (as a single dose)(a) Container or package containing not more than 750mg of Pyrantel Embonate
(b) For the treatment of enterobiosis, in children less than 12 years but not less than 6 years(b) 500mg MDD (as a single dose)(b) Container or package containing not more than 750mg of Pyrantel Embonate
(c) For the treatment of enterobiosis in children less than 6 years but not less than 2 years(c) 250mg MDD (as a single dose)(c) Container or package containing not more than 750mg of Pyrantel Embonate
Pyrantel Tartrate
Pyrazinamide
Pyridostigmine Bromide
Pyrimethamine
[F17Quetiapine Fumarate]
[F2Quinagolide Hydrochloride]
Quinapril
[F63Quinapril Hydrochloride]
Quinestradol
Quinestrol
Quinethazone
Quinidine
Quinidine Bisulphate
Quinidine Polygalacturonate
Quinidine Sulphate
Quinine100mg (MD)
300mg (MDD)
Quinine BisulphateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine CinchophenEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine DihydrochlorideEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine Ethyl CarbonateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine GlycerophosphateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine HydrobromideEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine HydrochlorideEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine IodobismuthateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine PhosphateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine SalicylateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine SulphateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine TannateEquivalent of 100mg of Quinine (MD)
Equivalent of 300mg of Quinine (MDD)
Quinine in combination with Urea Hydrochloride
Ramipril
[F1Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate]
Ranitidine HydrochlorideFor the short term symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia, indigestion, acid indigestion and hyperacidity [F64or the prevention of these symptoms when associated with consuming food and drink]Equivalent to 75mg of Ranitidine (MD)
Equivalent to 300mg of Ranitidine (MDD)
For a maximum period of 14 days
Rauwolfia Serpentina
Rauwolfia Vomitoria
Razoxane
[F5Reboxetine Mesilate]
Remoxipride Hydrochloride
Reproterol Hydrochloride
Rescinnamine
Reserpine
Rifabutin
Rifampicin
Rifampicin Sodium
Rifamycin
[F1Rimexolone]
Rimiterol Hydrobromide
Risperidone
Ritodrine Hydrochloride
Rolitetracycline Nitrate
[F21Ropinirole Hydrochloride]
Sabadilla
Salbutamol
Salbutamol Sulphate
Salcatonin
Salcatonin Acetate
Salmefamol
Salmeterol Xinafoate
Salsalate
Saralasin Acetate
Selegiline Hydrochloride
Semisodium Valproate
[F5Sertindole]
[F1Sertraline Hydrochloride]
Serum Gonadotrophin
[F1Sevoflurane]
Silver Sulphadiazine
Simvastatin
Sissomicin
Sissomicin Sulphate
Snake Venoms
Sodium Acetrizoate
Sodium Aminosalicylate
Sodium Antimonylgluconate
Sodium Arsanilate
Sodium Arsenate
Sodium Arsenite0.013 per cent
Sodium Bromide
Sodium Clodronate
Sodium Cromoglycate(a) For nasal admistration
(b) 2.0 per cent(b) For the treatment of acute seasonal allergic conjunctivitis [F65or perennial allergic conjunctivitis](b) Container or package containing not more than 10ml of medicinal product
In the form of aqueous eye drops
(c) 4.0 per cent(c) For the treatment of acute seasonal allergic conjunctivitis(c) Container or package containing not more than 5g of medicinal product
In the form of an eye ointment
Sodium Ethacrynate
Sodium Fluoride(1) 0.33 per cent(1) Dentifrices
(2) Other preparations for use in the prevention of dental caries
In the form of
(a) tablets or drops(a) 2.2 mg (MDD)
(b) 0.2 per cent(b) mouth rinses other than those for daily use
(c) 0.05 per cent(c) mouth rinses for daily use
Sodium Fusidate
Sodium Metrizoate
Sodium Monofluorophosphate1.14 per centDentrifrice
Sodium Oxidronate
Sodium Stibogluconate
Sodium Valproate
Somatorelin Acetate
Sotalol Hydrochloride
[F2Sparfloxacin]
Spectinomycin
Spectinomycin Hydrochloride
Spiramycin
Spiramycin Adipate
Spironolactone
Stannous Fluoride([F661]) 0.62 per cent([F661]) Dentifrice
[F66(2) 0.4 per] [F66(2) Dental gels for use in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and decalcification of the teeth]
Stilboestrol
Stilboestrol Dipropionate
StreptodornaseExternal
StreptokinaseExternal
Streptomycin
Streptomycin Sulphate
Strychnine
Strychnine Arsenate
Strychnine Hydrochloride
[F4Strychnine Nitrate]
Styramate
Succinylsulphathiazole
Sucralfate
Sulbactam Sodium
Sulbenicillin
Sulbenicillin Sodium
Sulconazole NitrateExternal (except vaginal)
[F4Sulfabenzamide]
Sulfacytine
Sulfadoxine
Sulfamerazine
Sulfamerazine Sodium
Sulfametopyrazine
Sulfamonomethoxine
Sulindac
Sulphacetamide
Sulphacetamide Sodium
Sulphadiazine
Sulphadiazine Sodium
Sulphadimethoxine
Sulphadimidine
Sulphadimidine Sodium
Sulphafurazole
Sulphafurazole Diethanolamine
Sulphaguanidine
Sulphaloxic Acid
Sulphamethizole
Sulphamethoxazole
Sulphamethoxydiazine
Sulphamethoxypyridazine
Sulphamethoxypyridazine Sodium
Sulphamoxole
Sulphanilamide
Sulphaphenazole
Sulphapyridine
Sulphapyridine Sodium
Sulphasalazine
Sulphathiazole
Sulphathiazole Sodium
Sulphaurea
Sulphinpyrazone
Sulpiride
Sultamicillin
Sultamicillin Tosylate
Sulthiame
Sumatriptan Succinate
Suprofen
Suxamethonium Bromide
Suxamethonium Chloride
Suxethonium Bromide
[F17Tacalcitol Monohydrate]
Tacrine Hydrochloride
Talampicillin
Talampicillin Hydrochloride
Talampicillin Napsylate
Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen Citrate
[F16Tamsulosin Hydrochloride]
[F1Tazarotene]
Tazobactam Sodium
Teicoplanin
[F5Temocapril Hydrochloride]
Temocillin Sodium
Tenoxicam
Terazosin Hydrochloride
Terbinafine [F671.0 per cent] [F68External use for the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis. In the form of a gel] [F69Container or package containing not more than 30 grams of medicinal product]
[F70Terbinafine Hydrochloride] [F701.0 per cent] ([F711]) [F72Preparations, other than spray solutions, for] [F70external use for the treatment of tinea pedis and tinea cruris] ([F711]) [F70Container or package containing not more than 15 g of medicinal product.]
[F73(2) Spray solutions for external use for the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris and tinea pedis] [F73(2) Container containing not more than 30ml of medicinal product]
Terbutaline
Terbutaline Sulphate
TerfenadineF74. . .F74...
Terlipressin
Terodiline Hydrochloride
[F5Testosterone]
Tetrabenazine
Tetracosactrin
Tetracosactrin Acetate
Tetracycline
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Tetracycline Phosphate Complex
Tetroxoprim
Thallium Acetate
Thallous Chloride
Thiabendazole
Thiambutosine
Thiethylperazine Malate
Thiethylperazine Maleate
Thiocarlide
Thioguanine
Thiopentone Sodium
Thiopropazate Hydrochloride
Thioproperazine Mesylate
Thioridazine
Thioridazine Hydrochloride
Thiosinamine
Thiotepa
Thiothixene
Thiouracil
Thymoxamine Hydrochloride
Thyroid
Thyrotrophin
Thyroxine Sodium
Tiamulin Fumarate
Tiaprofenic Acid
Tibolone
Ticarcillin Sodium
[F16Ticlopidine Hydrochloride]
Tigloidine Hydrobromide
[F16Tiludronate Disodium]
Timolol Maleate
Tinidazole
Tinzaparin
Tioconazole(1) 2.0 per cent(1) External (except vaginal)
(2) Vaginal for treatment of vaginal candidiasis
[F2Tizanidine Hydrochloride]
Tobramycin
Tobramycin Sulphate
Tocainide Hydrochloride
Tofenacin Hydrochloride
Tolazamide
Tolazoline HydrochlorideExternal
Tolbutamide
Tolbutamide Sodium
Tolfenamic Acid
Tolmetin Sodium
[F1Topiramate]
[F26Torasemide]
[F16Toremifene]
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Trandolapril
Tranexamic Acid
Tranylcypromine Sulphate
Trazodone Hydrochloride
Treosulfan
Tretinoin
Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone Acetonide [F75(1)] 0.1 per cent [F75(1)] For the treatment of common mouth ulcers [F75(1)] Container or package containing not more than 5g of medicinal product
[F76(2) In the form of a non-pressurised nasal spray, for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in persons aged 18 years and over] [F76(2) 110mcg per nostril (MD) [F76Container or package containing not more than 3.575mg of Triamcinolone Acetonide]
110mcg per nostril (MDD)
For a maximum period of 3 months]
Triamcinolone Diacetate
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
Triamterene
Tribavirin
Triclofos Sodium
Trientine Dihydrochloride
Trifluoperazine
Trifluoperazine Hydrochloride
Trifluperidol
Trifluperidol Hydrochloride
Trilostane
Trimeprazine
Trimeprazine Tartrate
Trimetaphan Camsylate
Trimetazidine
Trimetazidine Hydrochloride
Trimethoprim
Trimipramine Maleate
Trimipramine Mesylate
Tropicamide
Tropisetron Hydrochloride
Troxidone
L-Tryptophan(1) Oral
Dietary supplementation
(2) External
Tubocurarine Chloride
Tulobuterol
Tulobuterol Hydrochloride
TyrothricinThroat lozenges or throat pastilles
Uramustine
Urea Stibamine
Urethane
Uridine 5'-triphosphate
Urofollitrophin
Urokinase
Ursodeoxychoic Acid
Vaccine: Bacillus Salmonella Typhi
Vaccine: Poliomyelitis (Oral)
[F2Valaciclovir Hydrochloride]
Valproic Acid
[F5Valsartan]
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
Vasopressin
Vasopressin Tannate
Vecuronium Bromide
[F2Venlafaxine Hydrochloride]
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Veratrine
Veratrum, Green
Veratrum, White
Vidarabine
Vigabatrin
Viloxazine Hydrochloride
Vinblastine Sulphate
Vincristine Sulphate
Vindesine Sulphate
Viomycin Pantothenate
Viomycin Sulphate
Vitamin A(1) Internal(1) 7,500iu (2,250mcg Retinol equivalent) (MDD)
(2) External
Vitamin A Acetate(1) Internal(1) Equivalent to 7,500iu Vitamin A (2,250mcg Retinol equivalent) (MDD)
(2) External
Vitamin A Palmitate(1) Internal(1) Equivalent to 7,500iu Vitamin A (2,250mcg Retinol equivalent) (MDD)
(2) External
Warfarin
Warfarin Sodium
Xamoterol Fumarate
Xipamide
Yohimbine Hydrochloride
[F2Zalcitabine]
Zidovudine
Zimeldine Hydrochloride
Zolpidem Tartrate
Zomepirac Sodium
Zopiclone
Zuclopenthixol Acetate
Zuclopenthixol Decanoate
Zuclopenthixol Hydrochloride]

Textual Amendments

Articles 6(1) and 10

SCHEDULE 2

Column 1 Circumstances excluding medicinal products from the class of prescription only medicines
Column 2Column 3Column 4
SubstanceMaximum strengthPharmaceutical FormMaximum Dose
Codeine and its saltsEquivalent of 1.5 per cent of codeine monohydrateEquivalent of 20 mg of codeine monohydrate
Dihydrocodeine and its saltsEquivalent of 1.5 per cent of dihydrocodeineEquivalent of 10 mg of dihydrocodeine
Ethylmorphine andits saltsEquivalent of 0.2 per cent of ethylmorphineEquivalent of 7.5 mg of ethylmorphine
Morphine and its salts(1) Equivalent of 0.02 per cent anhydrous morphine(1) Liquid(1) Equivalent of 3 mg of anhydrous morphine
(2) Equivalent of 0.04 per cent of anhydrous morphine; equivalent of 300 mcg of anhydrous morphine(2) Solid(2) Equivalent of 3 mg of anhydrous morphine
Medicinal Opium(1) Equivalent of 0.02 per cent of anhydrous morphine(1) Liquid(1) Equivalent of 3 mg of anhydrous morphine
(2) Equivalent of 0.04 per cent of anhydrous morphine(2) Solid(2) Equivalent of 3 mg of anhydrous morphine
Pholcodine and its saltsEquivalent of 1.5 per cent of pholcodine monohydrateEquivalent of 20 mg of pholcodine monohydrate

Article 2(b)

SCHEDULE 3DESCRIPTIONS AND CLASSES OF PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES IN RELATION TO WHICH APPROPRIATE NURSE PRACTITIONERS ARE APPROPRIATE PRACTITIONERS

  • [F77Co-danthramer Capsules NPF]

  • [F77Co-danthramer Capsules, Strong NPF]

  • Co-danthramer-Oral Suspension NPF

  • Co-danthramer-Oral Suspension Strong NPF

  • Co-danthrusate Capsules

  • [F77Co-danthrusate Oral Suspension NPF]

  • Mebendazole Tablets NPF

  • Mebendazole Oral Suspension NPF

  • Miconazole Oral Gel NPF

  • Nystatin Oral Suspension

  • Nystatin Pastilles NPF

  • Streptokinase and Streptodornase Topical Powder NPF

  • [F78Water for Injections]

Article 3A

[F79SCHEDULE 3ASUBSTANCES WHICH MAY BE PRESCRIBED, ADMINISTERED OR DIRECTED FOR ADMINISTRATION BY EXTENDED FORMULARY NURSE PRESCRIBERS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUCH PRESCRIPTION OR ADMINISTRATION

Column 1Column 2
SubstanceRequirements as to use, route of administration, or pharmaceutical form
[F80Acetylcysteine Parenteral]
AciclovirExternal use
AcrivastineOral
AdapaleneExternal use
[F80Adrenaline Parenteral]
Alclometasone dipropionateExternal use
Alimemazine tartrate (trimeprazine tartrate)Oral
[F80Alteplase Parenteral]
[F80Amiodarone Parenteral]
[F81Amitriptyline hydrochloride Oral [F82administration in palliative care]]
Amorolfine hydrochlorideExternal use
Amoxycillin trihydrateOral
AspirinOral
Azelaic acidExternal use
Azelastine hydrochlorideOphthalmic use or nasal
[F81Azithromycin dihydrate Oral]
BaclofenOral administration in palliative care
Beclometasone dipropionateExternal use or nasal [F83inhalation]
[F80Bemiparin sodium Parenteral]
[F80Benzatropine mesilate Parenteral]
[F84Benzylpenicillin sodium Parenteral]
Betamethasone dipropionateExternal use
Betamethasone sodium phosphateAural or nasal
Betamethasone valerateExternal use
BudesonideNasal [F85inhalation]
[F86Buprenorphine Transdermal administration in palliative care]
[F80Calcipotriol External]
[F80Calcitriol External]
[F81Carbamazepine Oral or rectal [F87administration in palliative care]]
CarbarylExternal use
Carbenoxolone sodiumMouthwash
[F80Cefotaxime sodium Parenteral]
[F80Ceftriaxone Sodium Parenteral]
[F80Certoparin sodium Parenteral]
Cetirizine hydrochlorideOral
[F80Chlorphenamine maleate Parenteral]
ChloramphenicolOphthalmic use
[F86Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride Oral]
CimetidineOral
[F80Cimetidine Parenteral]
Cinchocaine hydrochlorideExternal use
[F81Clavulanic acid [F88(as potassium clavulanate)]Oral]
Clindamycin phosphateExternal use
Clobetasone butyrateExternal use
ClotrimazoleExternal use
[F89Codeine Phosphate Oral]
[F81Conjugated oestrogens (equine) External use]
[F89Co-Phenotrope Oral]
F90. . .F90. . .
[F80Cyclizine hydrochloride Oral]
[F80Cyclizine lactate Parenteral]
[F80Dalteparin sodicum Parenteral]
Dantrolene sodiumOral administration in palliative care
DantronOral
DesogestrelOral
Desoximetasone (Desoxymethasone)External use
DexamethasoneAural
Dexamethasone isonicotinateNasal
[F80Dexamethasone sodium phosphate Oral]
[F80Dextran 70 Parenteral]
[F86Diamorphine hydrochloride Oral and parenteral]
[F89Diazepam Oral, parenteral or rectal administration F91...]
Diclofenac diethylammoniumExternal use
[F81Diclofenac potassium Oral]
[F81Diclofenac sodium Oral F92... rectal [F93or ophthalmic]]
[F89Dihydrocodeine Tartrate Oral]
[F80Dolesetron mesilate Oral and parenteral]
DomperidoneOral or rectal administration F94...
Domperidone maleateOral administration F95...
Doxycycline [F96hyclate]Oral
[F97Doxycycline monohydrate Oral]
Econazole nitrateExternal use
[F97Emedastine Ophthalmic use]
[F80Enoxaparin Parenteral]
ErythromycinExternal use [F98or oral]
[F81Erythromycin ethyl succinate Oral]
[F81Erythromycin stearate Oral]
[F81Estradiol External use]
[F81Estriol External use]
EthinylestradiolOral
[F81Etonogestrel Implant]
Etynodiol diacetate (ethynodiol diacetate)Oral
FamotidineOral
FelbinacExternal use
Fenticonazole nitrateExternal use
[F86Fentanyl Transdermal administration in palliative care]
Fexofenadine hydrochlorideOral
[F97Flucloxacillin magnesium Oral]
Flucloxacillin sodiumOral [F99or parenteral]
FluconazoleOral
Fludroxycortide (Flurandrenolone)External use
[F81Flumazenil Parenteral]
Flumetasone pivalateAural
FlunisolideNasal
Fluocinolone acetonideExternal use
FluocinonideExternal use
Fluocortolone hexanoateExternal use
Fluocortolone pivalateExternal use
FlurbiprofenLozenges
Fluticasone propionateExternal use or nasal
[F80Furosemide Oral and parenteral]
Fusidic acid [F100External Use]
[F81Gabapentin Oral [F101administration in palliative care]]
[F80Gelatin 3.5 – 4% Parenteral]
Gentamicin sulphateAural
GestodeneOral
[F81Glucagon hydrochloride Parenteral]
[F81GlucoseParenteral]
[F80Glucose 5% Parenteral]
[F80Glucose 5% with Potassium (K+ 40 mmol/L) ready made infusion bag Parenteral]
[F80Granisetron hydrochloride Parenteral]
[F80Heparin sodium Parenteral for the purpose of cannulae flushing]
[F80Hexastarch Parenteral]
[F80Human soluble insulin Parenteral]
HydrocortisoneExternal use
Hydrocortisone acetateExternal use [F102or aural]
Hydrocortisone butyrateExternal use
Hydrocortisone sodium succinateLozenges [F103or parenteral]
[F80Hydroxyethl starch Parenteral]
[F104Hyoscine Transdermal administration in palliative care]
Hyoscine butylbromideParenteral F105... administration in palliative care
Hyoscine hydrobromide [F106Oral or parenteral administration in palliative care]
IbuprofenExternal use or oral
Ibuprofen lysineOral
[F81Imipramine hydrochloride Oral [F107administration in palliative care]]
Ipratropium bromideNasal [F108inhalation]
IsotretinoinExternal use
KetoconazoleExternal use
KetoprofenExternal use
Levocabastine hydrochlorideOphthalmic use or nasal
[F80Levomepromazine Oral and parenteral]
F109. . .F109. . .
F109. . .F109. . .
LevonorgestrelOral
[F81Lignocaine hydrochloride External use or parenteral]
Lithium succinateExternal use
Lodoxamide trometamolOphthalmic use
Loperamide hydrochlorideOral
LoratadineOral
[F89Lorazepam Oral or parenteral administration F110...]
[F81Lymecycline Oral]
MebendazoleOral
Medroxyprogesterone acetateParenteral
MestranolOral
Metoclopramide hydrochlorideOral or parenteral administration F111...
Metronidazole [F112External use, oral or rectal]
Metronidazole benzoateOral
MiconazoleDental lacquer
Miconazole nitrateExternal use
[F89Midazolam Parenteral administration F113...]
MinocyclineOral
[F97MizolastineOral]
[F97Minocycline hydrochloride Oral]
Mometasone furoateExternal use or nasal
[F86Morphine hydrochloride Rectal]
[F86Morphine sulphate Oral, parenteral and rectal]
[F80Naloxone Parenteral]
Nedocromil sodiumOphthalmic use
Nefopam hydrochlorideOral
Neomycin sulphateAural
Neomycin undecenoateAural
NitrofurantoinOral
NizatidineOral
Norethisterone 9 Oral
Norethisterone acetateOral
Norethisterone enanthateParenteral
NorgestimateOral
NorgestrelOral
[F81Nortriptyline hydrochloride Oral [F114administration in palliative care]]
NystatinExternal use
[F80Omeprazole Oral]
[F80Omeprazole sodium Parenteral]
[F80Ondansetron Hydrochloride Oral and parenteral]
[F80Oxbuprocaine hydrochloride Ophalmic]
[F86Oxycodone hydrochloride Oral and parenteral administration in palliative care]
Oxytetracycline dihydrateOral
ParacetamolOral
PenciclovirExternal use
[F80Pentastarch Parenteral]
PiroxicamExternal use
[F81Prednisolone Oral]
Prednisolone hexanoateExternal use
Prednisolone sodium phosphateAural [F115or oral]
[F80Prilocaine External and parenteral]
[F80Prochlorperazine maleate Oral, rectal and buccal]
[F80Prochlorperazine mesilate Oral and rectal]
[F80Proxymetacaine hydrochloride Ophthalmic]
Ranitidine hydrochlorideOral [F116or parenteral]
[F80Reteplase Parenteral]
[F81Salbutamol sulphate Inhalation]
Silver sulphadiazineExternal use
[F80Sodium chloride 0.9% Parental, for reconstitution of injections and for the purpose of cannulae flushing]
[F80Sodium chloride 0.9% & Glucose 5% ready made infusion bag Parenteral]
[F80Sodium chloride 0.45% & Glucose 5% ready made infusion bag ]
[F80Sodium chloride 0.9% with Potassium (K+ 40 mmol/L) ready made infusion bag Parenteral]
[F80Sodium chloride 0.45% and Glucose 5% with Potassium 20mmol per 500 ml ready made infusion bag Parenteral]
Sodium cromoglycateOphthalmic use
[F81Sodium fusidate External use]
StreptodornaseExternal use
StreptokinaseExternal use
[F80Streptokinase Parenteral]
Sulconazole nitrateExternal use
[F80Tacalcitol External]
[F80Tenecteplase Parenteral]
[F80Tetanus immunoglobulin Parenteral]
Terbinafine hydrochlorideExternal use
[F81Terbutaline sulphate Inhalation]
[F80Tetracaine External]
Tetracycline hydrochlorideExternal use or oral
[F80Tinzaparin sodium Parenteral]
TretinoinExternal use
Triamcinolone acetonideExternal use, aural, nasal or oral paste
TrimethoprimOral
[F80Tropicamide Ophthalmic]
[F80Tropisetron hydrochloride Parenteral]
Tuberculin PPDParenteral
[F80Unfractionated Heparin Parenteral]
Vaccine, Adsorbed DiphtheriaParenteral
Vaccine, Adsorbed Diphtheria And TetanusParenteral
Vaccine, Adsorbed Diphtheria And Tetanus For Adults And AdolescentsParenteral
Vaccine, Adsorbed Diphtheria For Adults And AdolescentsParenteral
Vaccine, Adsorbed Diphtheria, Tetanus And PertussisParenteral
Vaccine, Adsorbed Diphtheria, Tetanus And Pertussis (Acellular Component)Parenteral
Vaccine, BCGParenteral
Vaccine, BCG PercutaneousParenteral
[F80Vaccine – Combined Tetanus, diphtheria, [F117acellular pertussis], inactivated poliomyelitis and haemophilus influenza type B Parenteral]
Vaccine, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)Parenteral
Vaccine, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) with Diphtheria, Tetanus And PertussisParenteral
Vaccine, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, Diphtheria, Tetanus And Acellular PertussisParenteral
Vaccine, Hepatitis AParenteral
Vaccine, Hepatitis A With TyphoidParenteral
Vaccine, Hepatitis A, Inactivated, With Recombinant (DNA) Hepatitis BParenteral
Vaccine, Hepatitis BParenteral
[F80Vaccine – Inactivated Poliomyelitis Parenteral]
Vaccine, InfluenzaParenteral
Vaccine, Live Measles, Mumps And Rubella (MMR)Parenteral
Vaccine, Meningococcal Group C ConjugateParenteral
Vaccine, Meningococcal Polysaccharide A and CParenteral
[F80Vaccine – Meningococcal Polysaccharide A, C, W135 and Y Parenteral]
Vaccine, PneumococcalParenteral
F118. . .F118. . .
Vaccine, Poliomyelitis, Live (Oral)Oral
Vaccine, Rubella, LiveParenteral
Vaccine, Tetanus, AdsorbedParenteral
Vaccine, Typhoid, Live Attenuated (Oral)Oral
Vaccine, Typhoid, PolysaccharideParenteral
[F97Water for Injections Parenteral]]

Textual Amendments

Regulation 3B(3)(a)(iii)

[F119SCHEDULE 3BPARTICULARS FOR CLINICAL MANAGEMENT PLANS

A clinical management plan shall contain the following particulars—

(a)the name of the patient to whom the plan relates;

(b)the illnesses or conditions which may be treated by the supplementary prescriber;

(c)the date on which the plan is to take effect and when it is to be reviewed by the doctor or dentist who is a party to the plan;

(d)reference to the class or description of medicinal product which may be prescribed or administered under the plan;

(e)any restrictions or limitations as to the strength or dose of any product which may be prescribed or administered under the plan, and any period of administration or use of any medicinal product which may be prescribed or administered under the plan;

(f)relevant warnings about the known sensitivities of the patient to, or known difficulties of the patient with, particular medicinal products;

(g)the arrangements for notification of—

(i)suspected or known adverse reactions to any medicinal product which may be prescribed or administered under the plan, and

(ii)suspected or known adverse reactions to any other medicinal product taken at the same time as any medicinal product prescribed or administered under the plan; and

(h)the circumstances in which the supplementary prescriber should refer to, or seek the advice of, the doctor or dentist who is a party to the plan.]

Article 8(4)(c)

SCHEDULE 4SUBSTANCES NOT TO BE CONTAINED IN A PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINE SOLD OR SUPPLIED UNDER THE EXEMPTION CONFERRED BY ARTICLE 8(3)

  • Ammonium Bromide

  • Calcium Bromide

  • Calcium Bromidolactobionate

  • Embutramide

  • Fencamfamin Hydrochloride

  • Fluanisone

  • Hexobarbitone

  • Hexobarbitone Sodium

  • Hydrobromic Acid

  • Meclofenoxate Hydrochloride

  • Methohexitone Sodium

  • Pemoline

  • Piracetam

  • Potassium Bromide

  • Prolintane Hydrochloride

  • Sodium Bromide

  • Strychnine Hydrochloride

  • Tacrine Hydrochloride

  • Thiopentone Sodium

Article 11(1)(a)

SCHEDULE 5EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS FROM SECTION 58(2) OF THE ACT

PART IEXEMPTION FROM RESTRICTIONS ON SALE OR SUPPLY

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Persons exemptedPrescription only medicines to which the exemption appliesConditions
1. Persons selling or supplying prescription only medicines to universities, other institutions concerned with higher education or institutions concerned with research.1. All prescription only medicines
1.

The sale or supply shall be–

(a)

subject to the presentation of an order signed by the principal of the institution concerned with education or research or the appropriate head of department in charge of a specified course of research stating–

(i)

the name of the institution for which the prescription only medicine is required,

(ii)

the purpose for which the prescription only medicine is required, and

(iii)

the total quantity required, and

(b)

for the purposes of the education or research with which the institution is concerned.

2.

Persons selling or supplying prescription only medicines to any of the following–

(1)

a public analyst appointed under section 27 of the Food Safety Act 1990(2) or article 36 of the Food (Northern Ireland) Order 1989(3),

(2)

an authorized officer within the meaning of section 5(6) of the Food Safety Act 1990,

(3)

a sampling officer within the meaning of article 38(1) of the Food (Northern Ireland) Order 1989,

(4)

a person duly authorized by an enforcement authority under sections 111 and 112,

(5)

a sampling officer within the meaning of Schedule 3 to the Act.

2. All prescription only medicines.2. The sale or supply shall be subject to the presentation of an order signed by or on behalf of any person listed in column 1 of this paragraph stating the status of the person signing it and the amount of prescription only medicine required, and shall be only in connection with the exercise by those persons of their statutory functions.
3. Persons selling or supplying prescription only medicines to any person employed or engaged in connection with a scheme for testing the quality and checking the amount of the drugs and appliances supplied under the National Health Service Act 1977(4), the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978(5) and the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972(6), or under any subordinate legislation made under those Acts or that Order.3. All prescription only medicines.
3.

The sale or supply shall be–

(a)

subject to the presentation of an order signed by or on behalf of the person so employed or engaged stating the status of the person signing it and the amount of prescription only medicine required, and

(b)

for the purposes of a scheme referred to in column 1 in this paragraph.

4. Registered midwives.
4.

Prescription only medicines containing any of the following substances–

  • Chloral hydrate

  • Ergometrine maleate

  • Pentazocine hydrochloride

  • [F120Phytomenadione]

  • Triclofos sodium.

4. The sale or supply shall be only in the course of their professional practice and in the case of Ergometrine maleate only when contained in a medicinal product which is not for parenteral administration.
5. Persons lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business within the meaning of section 69.
5.

Prescription only medicines which are not for parenteral administration and which–

(a)

are eyes drops and are prescription only medicines by reason only that they contain not more than 0.5 per cent Chloramphenicol, or

(b)

are eye ointments and are prescription only medicines by reason only that they contain not more than 1.0 per cent Chloramphenicol, or

(c)

are prescription only medicines by reason only that they contain any of the following substances:

5. The sale or supply shall be subject to the presentation of an order signed by a [F125registered optometrist].
6. [F126Registered optometrists]6. Prescription only medicines listed in column 2 of paragraph 5.
6.

The sale or supply shall be only–

(a)

in the course of their professional practice and

(b)

in an emergency.

[F1276A Persons lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business within the meaning of section 69.

Homotropine hydrobromide

Ketotifen

Levocabastine

Lodoxamide

Nedocromil sodium

Olopatadine

Pilocarpine hydrochloride

[F128Pilocarpine nitrate]

Polymyxin B/bacitracin

Polymyxin B/trimethoprim

Sodium cromoglycate.

The sale or supply shall be subject to the presentation of an order signed by an additional supply optometrist.
6B Additional supply optometrists. Prescription only medicines specified in column 2 of paragraph 6A.

The sale or supply shall be only—

(a)

in the course of their professional practice, and

(b)

in an emergency.]

7. Persons selling or supplying prescription only medicines to the British Standards Institution.7. All prescription only medicines.
7.

The sale or supply shall be–

(a)

subject to the presentation of an order signed on behalf of the British Standards Institution stating the status of the person signing it and the amount of the prescription only medicine required, and

(b)

only for the purpose of testing containers of medicinal products or determining the standards for such containers.

8. Holders of marketing authorizations, product licences or manufacturer’s licences.8. Prescription only medicines referred to in the authorizations or licences.
8.

The sale or supply shall be only–

(a)

to a pharmacist,

(b)

so as to enable that pharmacist to prepare an entry relating to the prescription only medicine in question in a tablet or capsule identification guide or similar publication, and

(c)

of no greater quantity than is reasonably necessary for that purpose.

9. Pharmacists selling or supplying to persons to whom cyanide salts may be sold by virtue of section 3 (regulation of poisons) or section 4 (exclusion of sales by wholesale and certain other sales) of the Poisons Act 1972(7) or by virtue of article 5 (prohibitions and regulations with respect to sale of poisons) or article 6 (exemption with respect to certain sales) of the Poisons (Northern Ireland) Order 1976(8).9. Amyl nitrite.9. The sale or supply shall only be so far as is necessary to enable an antidote to be available to persons at risk of cyanide poisoning.

[F12910.  F130... registered chiropodists who hold a certificate of competence in the use of the medicines specified in Column 2 issued by or with the approval of the Chiropodists Board [F131or the Health Professions Council].

10.  The following prescription only medicines—

(a)Co-dydramol 10/500 tablets;

(b)Amorolfine hydrochloride cream where the maximum strength of the Amorolfine in the cream does not exceed 0.25 per cent by weight in weight;

(c)Amorolfine hydrochloride lacquer where the maximum strength of the Amorolfine in the lacquer does not exceed 5 per cent by weight in volume; and

(d)Topical hydrocortisone where the maximum strength of the hydrocortisone in the medicinal product does not exceed 1 per cent by weight in weight.

10.  The sale or supply shall be only in the course of their professional practice and (a) in the case of Co-dydramol 10/500 tablets the quantity sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed the amount sufficient for 3 days' treatment to a maximum of 24 tablets.]

Textual Amendments

F125Words in Order substituted (30.6.2005 as notified in the London Gazette dated 3.6.2005) by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), Sch. 1 para. 27(b)

F126Words in Order substituted (30.6.2005 as notified in the London Gazette dated 3.6.2005) by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), Sch. 1 para. 27(b)

Article 11(1)(b)

PART IIEXEMPTIONS FROM THE RESTRICTION ON SUPPLY

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Persons exemptedPrescription only medicines to which the exemption appliesConditions
1. Royal National Lifeboat Institution and certified first aiders of the Institution.1. All prescription only medicines.1. The supply shall be only so far as is necessary for the the treatment of sick or injured persons in the exercise of the functions of the Institution.
2. The owner or the master of a ship which does not carry a doctor on board as part of her complement.2. All prescription only medicines.2. The supply shall be only so far as is necessary for the treatment of persons on the ship.
3. Persons authorized by licences granted under regulation 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations to supply a controlled drug.3. Such prescription only medicines, being controlled drugs, as are specified in the licence.3. The supply shall be subject to such conditions and in such circumstances and to such an extent as may be specified in the licence.
[F1323A. Persons employed or engaged in the provision of lawful drug treatment services. 3A. Ampoules of sterile water for injection containing not more than 2 ml of sterile water.3A. The supply shall be only in the course of provision of lawful drug treatment services.]
4. Persons requiring prescription only medicines for the purpose of enabling them, in the course of any business carried on by them, to comply with any requirements made by or in pursuance of any enactment with respect to the medical treatment of their employees.4. Such prescription only medicines as may be specified in the relevant enactment.
4.

The supply shall be–

(a)

for the purpose of enabling them to comply with any requirements made by or in pursuance of any such enactment, and

(b)

subject to such conditions and in such circumstances as may be specified in the relevant enactment.

5. Persons operating an occupational health scheme.5. Prescription only medicines sold or supplied to a person operating an occupational health scheme in response to an order in writing signed by a doctor or a registered nurse.
5.

(1)

The supply shall be in the course of an occupational health scheme.

(2)

The individual supplying the prescription only medicine, if not a doctor, shall be a registered nurse acting in accordance with the written instructions of a doctor as to the circumstances in which prescription only medicines of the description in question are to be used in the course of the occupational health scheme.

6. The operator or commander of an aircraft.6. Prescription only medicines which are not for parenteral administration and which have been sold or supplied to the operator or commander of the aircraft in response to an order in writing signed by a doctor.6. The supply shall be only so far as is necessary for the immediate treatment of sick or injured persons on the aircraft and shall be in accordance with the written instructions of a doctor as to the circumstances in which prescription only medicines of the description in question are to be used on the aircraft.
7. Persons employed as qualified first-aid personnel on offshore installations.7. All prescription only medicines.7. The supply shall be only so far as is necessary for the treatment of persons on the installation.

Article 11(2)

PART IIIEXEMPTIONS FROM RESTRICTION ON ADMINISTRATION Column 1

Column 1Column 2Column 3
Persons exemptedPrescription only medicines to which the exemption appliesConditions
1. F133... registered chiropodists who hold a certificate of competence in the use of analgesics issued by or with the approval of the Chiropodists Board [F134or the Health Professions Council].
1.

Prescription only medicines for parenteral administration that contain,as the sole active ingredient, not more than one of the following substances–

  • [F135Bupivacaine hydrochloride

  • Bupivacaine hydrochloride with adrenaline where the maximum strength of the adrenaline does not exceed 1 mg in 200 ml of bupivacaine hydrochloride

  • Lignocaine hydrochloride

  • Lignocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline where the maximum strength of the adrenaline does not exceed 1 mg in 200 ml of lignocaine hydrochloride

  • [F136Mepivacaine hydrochloride]

  • Prilocaine hydrochloride.]

1. The administration shall be only in the course of their professional practice.
2. Registered midwives.
2.

Prescription only medicines for parenteral administration containing any of the following substances but no other substance specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 to this Order–

  • [F137Diamorphine]

  • Ergometrine maleate

  • Lignocaine

  • Lignocaine hydrochloride

  • [F137Morphine]

  • Naloxone hydrochloride

  • Oxytocins, natural and synthetic

  • Pentazocine lactate

  • Pethidine hydrochloride

  • Phytomenadione

  • Promazine hydrochloride.

2. The administration shall be only in the course of their professional practice and in the case of Promazine hydrochloride, Lignocaine and Lignocaine hydrochloride shall be only while attending on a woman in childbirth.
3. Persons who are authorized as members of a group by a group authority granted under regulations 8(3) or 9(3) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations to supply a controlled drug by way of administration only.3. Prescription only medicines that are specified in the group authority.3. The administration shall be subject to such conditions and in such circumstances and to such extent as may be specified in the group authority.
4. The owner or master of a ship which does not carry a doctor on board as part of her complement.4. All prescription only medicines that are for parenteral administration.4. The administration shall be only so far as is necessary for the treatment of persons on the ship.
5. Persons operating an occupational health scheme.5. Prescription only medicines for parenteral administration sold or supplied to the person operating an occupational health scheme in response to an order in writing signed by a doctor or a registered nurse.
5.

(1)

The administration shall be in the course of an occupational health scheme.

(2)

The individual administering the prescription only medicine, if neither a doctor nor acting in accordance with the directions of a doctor, shall be a registered nurse acting in accordance with the written instructions of a doctor as to the circumstances in which prescription only medicines of the description in question are to be used in the course of the occupational health scheme.

6. The operator or commander of an aircraft.6. Prescription only medicines for parenteral administration which have been sold or supplied to the operator or commander of the aircraft in response to an order in writing signed by a doctor.6. The administration shall be only so far as is necessary for the immediate treatment of sick or injured persons on the aircraft and shall be in accordance with the written instructions of a doctor as to the circumstances in which prescription only medicines of the description in question are to be used on the aircraft.
7. Persons who are, and at 11th February 1982 were, persons customarily administering medicinal products to human beings by parenteral administration in the course of a business in the field of osteopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture or other similar field except chiropody.7. Medicinal products that are prescription only medicines by reason only that they fall within the class specified in article 3(c) (products for parenteral administration).7. The person administering the prescription only medicine shall have been requested by or on behalf of the person to whom it is administered and in that person’s presence to use his own judgement as to the treatment required.
8. Persons employed as qualified first-aid personnel on offshore installations.8. All prescription only medicines that are for parenteral administration.8. The administration shall be only so far as is necessary for the treatment of persons on the installation.
9. Persons who hold a certificate of proficiency in ambulance paramedic skills issued by, or with the approval of, the Secretary of State [F138or persons who are [F139registered] paramedics].
9.

The following prescription only medicines for parenteral administration–

(a)

Diazepam 5 mg per ml emulsion for injection;

(b)

Succinylated Modified Fluid Gelatin 4 per cent intravenous infusion;

(bb)

[F140medicines containing the substances Ergometrine Maleate 500mcg per ml with Oxytocin 5 iu per ml, but no other active ingredient]

(d)

prescription only medicines containing one or more of the following substances, but no active ingredient–

  • Adrenaline Acid Tartrate

  • [F141Amiodarone]

  • Anhydrous Glucose

  • [F142Benzylpenicillin]

  • [F143Bretylium Tosylate]

  • Compound Sodium Lactate Intravenous Infusion (Hartmann’s Solution)

  • Ergometrine Maleate

  • [F142Frusemide]

  • Glucose

  • Heparin Sodium

  • Lignocaine Hydrochloride

  • [F142Metoclopramide]

  • [F142Morphine Sulphate]

  • Nalbuphine Hydrochloride

  • Naloxone Hydrochloride

  • Polygeline

  • [F144Reteplase ]

  • Sodium Bicarbonate

  • Sodium Chloride

  • [F142Streptokinase]

  • [F144Tenecteplase.]

9. The administration shall be only for the immediate, necessary treatment of sick or injured persons and in the case of a prescription only medicine containing Heparin Sodium shall be only for the purpose of cannula flushing.

Textual Amendments

Article 16(1)

SCHEDULE 6ORDERS REVOKED

Column 1Column 2
OrdersReferences
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Order 1983S.I. 1983/1212
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1984S.I. 1984/756
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1986S.I. 1986/586
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1987S.I. 1987/674
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1987S.I. 1987/1250
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1988S.I. 1988/2017
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1991S.I. 1991/962
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1992S.I. 1992/1534
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1992S.I. 1992/2937
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1993S.I. 1993/1890
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1993S.I. 1993/3256
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1994S.I. 1994/558
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1994S.I. 1994/3016
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 3) Order 1994S.I. 1994/3050
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1995S.I. 1995/1384
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1995S.I. 1995/3174
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment Order 1996S.I. 1996/1514
The Medicines (Products other than Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Amendment (No. 2) Order 1996S.I. 1996/3193

Articles 12A to 12C

[F145SCHEDULE 7

PART IPARTICULARS TO BE INCLUDED IN A PATIENT GROUP DIRECTION

(a)the period during which the Direction shall have effect;

(b)the description or class of prescription only medicine to which the Direction relates;

(c)whether there are any restrictions on the quantity of medicine which may be supplied on any one occasion, and, if so, what restrictions;

(d)the clinical situations which prescription only medicines of that description or class may be used to treat;

(e)the clinical criteria under which a person shall be eligible for treatment;

(f)whether any class of person is excluded from treatment under the Direction and, if so, what class of person;

(g)whether there are circumstances in which further advice should be sought from a doctor or dentist and, if so, what circumstances;

(h)the pharmaceutical form or forms in which prescription only medicines of that description or class are to be administered;

(i)the strength, or maximum strength, at which prescription only medicines of that description or class are to be administered;

(j)the applicable dosage or maximum dosage;

(k)the route of administration;

(l)the frequency of administration;

(m)any minimum or maximum period of administration applicable to prescription only medicines of that description or class;

(n)whether there are any relevant warnings to note, and, if so, what warnings;

(o)whether there is any follow up action to be taken in any circumstances, and, if so, what action and in what circumstances;

(p)arrangements for referral for medical advice;

(q)details of the records to be kept of the supply, or the administration, of medicines under the Direction.

PART IIPERSONS ON WHOSE BEHALF A PATIENT GROUP DIRECTION MUST BE SIGNED

Column 1Column 2
Class of person by whom a prescription only medicine is supplied or administeredPerson on whose behalf the Direction must be signed
Common Services AgencyThe Agency
[F146Strategic Health Authority] [F146The Strategic Health Authority]
Health AuthorityThe Health Authority
Special Health AuthorityThe Special Health Authority
NHS trust [F147or NHS foundation trust]The trust
Primary Care TrustThe Trust
A person who supplies or administers a prescription only medicine pursuant to an arrangement made with the Common Services Agency, a Health Authority, a Special Health Authority, an NHS trust, [F148, an NHS foundation trust] or a Primary Care Trust The Common Services Agency, where the arrangement has been made with the Agency; or the Health Authority, Special Health Authority, NHS trust [F149or NHS foundation trust] or Primary Care Trust with which the arrangement has been made

[F150PART IIAPERSONS BY WHOM OR ON WHOSE BEHALF A PATIENT GROUP DIRECTION USED IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE, THE PRISON SERVICES OR THE ARMED FORCES MUST BE SIGNED

Column 1

Force or service by whom or on whose behalf the health care is provided

Column 2

Person by whom or on whose behalf the Direction must be signed

A police force in England or WalesThe chief officer of police for that police force (within the meaning of the Police Act 1996)
A police force in ScotlandThe chief constable of that police force (within the meaning of the Police (Scotland) Act 1997)
The Police Service of Northern IrelandThe Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland
The prison service in England and WalesThe governor of the prison in relation to which the health care in question is being provided
The prison service in ScotlandThe Scottish Prison Service Management Board
The prison service in Northern IrelandThe Northern Ireland Prison Service Management Board
Her Majesty’s Forces

(i)the Surgeon General,

(ii)a Medical Director General, or

(iii)a chief executive of an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence]

PART IIICLASSES OF INDIVIDUAL [F151BY WHOM PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES MAY BE SUPPLIED OR ADMINISTERED]

  • [F152Registered paramedics or individuals who hold a certificate of proficiency in ambulance paramedic skills issued by, or with the approval of, the Secretary of State.]

  • Pharmacists.

  • F153...

  • Registered midwives.

  • Registered nurses.

  • [F154Registered optometrists]

  • [F155Registered] chiropodists.

  • [F156Registered orthoptists.

  • Registered physiotherapists.

  • Registered radiographers.]

  • [F157“Registered dietitians.”;]

  • [F157“Registered occupational therapists.”;]

  • [F157“Registered orthotists and prosthetists.”; and]

  • [F157“Registered speech and language therapists.”]]

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