2001 No. 3998
DANGEROUS DRUGS
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
Made 13th December 2001
Laid before Parliament 14th December 2001
Coming into force 1st February 2002

The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 7, 10, 22 and 31 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, after consultation with the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs in accordance with section 31(3) of that Act, hereby makes the following Regulations:
Regulations applied (with modifications) (5.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/980), arts. 1, 3
1971 c. 38.
Regulations applied (with modifications) (10.6.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1294), arts. 1, 3(2)
Regulations applied (with modifications) (27.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 2) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1396), arts. 1, 3(2)
Regulations applied (27.11.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 3) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1929), arts. 1, 3(2)
Regulations applied (with modifications) (27.6.2016) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/650), arts. 1, 3(2)
Regulations applied (with modifications) (27.11.2016) by The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) (No. 2) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1126), arts. 1, 3(2)

1 Citation and commencement
These Regulations may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and shall come into force on 1st February 2002.

2 Interpretation
1 In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires—
“the Act” means the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971;
“accountable officer” has the same meaning as in the Health Act 2006;
“authorised as a member of a group” means authorised by virtue of being a member of a class as respects which the Secretary of State has granted an authority under and for the purposes of regulation 8(3), 9(3) or 10(3) which is in force, and “his group authority”, in relation to a person who is a member of such a class, means the authority so granted to that class;
“cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans” means a preparation or other product, other than one to which paragraph 5 of part 1 of Schedule 4, or paragraph 10 of Schedule 5, applies, which—
(a) is or contains cannabis, cannabis resin, cannabinol or a cannabinol derivative (not being dronabinol or its stereoisomers);
(b) is produced for medicinal use in humans; and—
(c) is—
(i) a medicinal product, or
(ii) a substance or preparation for use as an ingredient of, or in the production of an ingredient of, a medicinal product;
“care home” in relation to—
(a) England and Wales has the same meaning as in the Care Standards Act 2000; and
(b) Scotland means the accommodation provided by a care home service;
“care home service” has the same meaning as in the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010;
“clinical management plan” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“clinical trial” has the same meaning as in the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004;
“the Common Services Agency for the health service” means the body established under section 10 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
“document” means anything in which information of any description is recorded (within the meaning of the Civil Evidence Act 1995;
“dronabinol” does not include any substance which—
(a) has the international non-proprietary name dronabinol (recommended by the World Health Organisation); and
(b) is derived from cannabis, cannabis resin or their constituents,
and stereoisomers of dronabinol are to be construed accordingly;
“equivalent body” means a Local Health Board in Wales, a Health Board in Scotland or the Northern Ireland Central Services Agency for the Health and Social Services in Northern Ireland;
“exempt product” means a preparation or other product consisting of one or more component parts, any of which contains a controlled drug, where—
(a) the preparation or other product is not designed for administration of the controlled drug to a human being or animal;
(b) the controlled drug in any component part is packaged in such a form, or in combination with other active or inert substances in such a manner, that it cannot be recovered by readily applicable means or in a yield which constitutes a risk to health; and
(c) no one component part of the product or preparation contains more than one milligram of the controlled drug or one microgram in the case of lysergide or any otherN-alkyl derivative of lysergamide;
“Health Board” means a board constituted under section 2 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;
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“health prescription” means a prescription issued by a doctor, a dentist, a nurse independent prescriber, a pharmacist independent prescriber , a podiatrist independent prescriber, a physiotherapist independent prescriber, a paramedic independent prescriber, a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a supplementary prescriber under the National Health Service Act 1977 , the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 , the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 or the National Health Service (Isle of Man) Acts 1948 to 1979 (Acts of Tynwald) or upon a form issued by a local authority for use in connection with the health service of that authority;
“health service” means—
(a) in England, the health service as defined by section 275(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006;
(b) in Scotland, the health service as defined by section 108(1) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978; and
(c) in Wales, the health service as defined by section 206(1) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;
“installation manager” and “offshore installation” have the same meanings as in the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971 ;
“Local Health Board” means a Local Health Board established in accordance with section 16BA of the National Health Service Act 1977;
“master” and “seamen” have the same meanings as in the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 ;
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“medical purposes” means the purposes of preventative medicine, medical diagnosis, medical research or the provision of medical care and treatment;
“medicinal product” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“NHS Business Services Authority” means the special health authority established under Article 2 of the NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG) (Establishment and Constitution) Order 2005;
“nitrous oxide” includes any preparation or other product containing nitrous oxide;
“the Northern Ireland Central Services Agency for the Health and Social Services” means the body established under Article 26 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972;
“nurse independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, and such a person may only prescribe controlled drugs in accordance with regulation 6B;
“officer of customs and excise” means an officer within the meaning of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 ;
“operating department practitioner” means a person who is registered under the Health Professions Order 2001 as an operating department practitioner;
“organisation providing ambulance services” means one of the following health service organisations—
(a) an NHS trust or NHS foundation trust established under the National Health Service Act 2006 which has a function of providing ambulance services;
(b) an NHS trust established under the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 which has a function of providing ambulance services;
(c) the Scottish Ambulance Board;
“paramedic independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“patient group direction” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“pharmacist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“pharmacist independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012, and such a person may only prescribe controlled drugs in accordance with regulation 6B;
“physiotherapist independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“podiatrist independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012”;
“prescriber identification number” means the number recorded against a person’s name by the relevant National Health Service agency for the purposes of that person’s private prescribing;
“prescription” means a prescription issued by a doctor for the medical treatment of a single individual, by a nurse independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual,by a pharmacist independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual,a podiatrist independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual, a physiotherapist independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual, a paramedic independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual, a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual,by a supplementary prescriber for the medical treatment of a single individual, by a dentist for the dental treatment of a single individual or by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner for the purposes of animal treatment;
“prison” has the same meaning as in section 49(3) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016;
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“private prescribing” means issuing prescriptions other than health prescriptions or veterinary prescriptions;
“professional registration number” means the number recorded against a person’s name in the register of any body that licenses or regulates any profession of which that person is a member;
“professional register” means the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Council under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001;
“register” means either a bound book, which does not include any form of loose leaf register or card index, or a computerised system which is in accordance with best practice guidance endorsed by the Secretary of State under section 2 of the National Health Service Act 1977;
“registered chiropodist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012(but see regulation 8(8A) of these Regulations);
“registered midwife” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered nurse” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered occupational therapist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered optometrist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered orthoptist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered orthotist and prosthetist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered paramedic” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered pharmacy” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
registered physiotherapist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“registered podiatrist” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (but see regulation 8(8A) of these Regulations);
“registered radiographer” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“relevant National Health Service agency” means, for England and Wales, the NHS Business Services Authority; for Scotland, the Common Services Agency for the health service; and for Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Central Services Agency for the Health and Social Services;
“retail dealer” means a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business or a pharmacist engaged in supplying drugs to the public at a health centre within the meaning of the Medicines Act 1968;
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“specialist community public health nurse” means a registered nurse or midwife who is also registered in the Specialist Community Public Health Nurses' Part of the professional register and against whose name in that Part of the register there is an annotation that she has a qualification in health visiting;
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“supplementary prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber” has the same meaning as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
“veterinary prescription” means a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner for the purposes of animal treatment;
“wholesale dealer” means a person who carries on the business of selling drugs to persons who buy to sell again.
2 In these Regulations any reference to a regulation or schedule shall be construed as a reference to a regulation contained in these Regulations or, as the case may be, to a schedule to these Regulations, and any reference in a regulation or schedule to a paragraph shall be construed as a reference to a paragraph of that regulation or schedule.
3 Nothing in these Regulations shall be construed as derogating from any power or immunity of the Crown, its servants or agents.
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 3
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (24.6.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/559), regs. 1(1), 2(2)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (28.10.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications of Enactments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2581), art. 1(2)(b), Sch. 2 para. 33
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (14.8.2012) by The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916), reg. 1(2), Sch. 34 para. 76(a) (with Sch. 32)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(a) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.8.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1653), regs. 1, 2(3)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(b) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(c) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) revoked (1.5.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/986), regs. 1(1), 2(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(a)
1977 c. 49.
1978 c. 29.
S.I. 1972/1265 (N.I. 14).
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (30.4.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 3
1971 c. 61.
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(d) (with regs. 12, 13)
1995 c. 21.
Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (23.4.2012) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 3
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(e) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.5.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/986), regs. 1(1), 2(b)
1979 c. 2.
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments) (Social Workers) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1094), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 12; S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(f) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (14.8.2012) by The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1916), reg. 1(2), Sch. 34 para. 76(b) (with Sch. 32)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(d)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.5.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/986), regs. 1(1), 2(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (27.6.2018) by The Investigatory Powers (Consequential Amendments etc.) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/682), reg. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 4
Words in reg. 2(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/235), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(2)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(g) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2 substituted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(a)(ii)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 3(2)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(d)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(e)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(2)(d)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(h) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(e)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(i) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(f)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(g)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(f)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 4(j) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 2(1) revoked (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(2)(h)
Words in reg. 2(1) substituted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(a)(i)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)
Words in reg. 2(1) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 3(g)
Words in reg. 2 inserted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 3(b)

3 Specification of controlled drugs for purposes of Regulations
Schedules 1 to 5 shall have effect for the purpose of specifying the controlled drugs to which certain provisions of these Regulations apply.

4 Exceptions for drugs in Schedules 4 and 5 and poppy-straw
1 Section 3(1) of the Act (which prohibits the importation and exportation of controlled drugs) shall not have effect in relation to the drugs specified in Schedule 5 except nitrous oxide.
Words in reg. 4(1) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 4(a)
2 The application of section 3(1) of the Act, in so far as it creates an offence, and the application of sections 50(1) to (4), 68(2) and (3) or 170 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, in so far as they apply in relation to a prohibition or restriction on importation or exportation having effect by virtue of section 3 of the Act, are hereby excluded in the case of importation or exportation which is carried out in person for administration to that person of any drug specified in Part II of Schedule 4.
Words in reg. 4(2) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 4(a)
3 Section 5(1) of the Act (which prohibits the possession of controlled drugs) shall not have effect in relation to—
(a) any drug specified in Part II of Schedule 4 ...;
Words in reg. 4(3)(a) omitted (23.4.2012) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 4(b)
(b) the drugs specified in Schedule 5 except nitrous oxide.
Words in reg. 4(3)(b) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 4(b)
4 Sections 4(1) (which prohibits the production and supply of controlled drugs) and 5(1) of the Act shall not have effect in relation to poppy-straw.
5 Sections 3(1), 4(1) and 5(1) of the Act shall not have effect in relation to any exempt product.

4A Exceptions for drugs in Schedule 1
1 Section 5(1) of the Act (which prohibits the possession of controlled drugs) shall not have effect in relation to a fungus (of any kind) which contains psilocin or an ester of psilocin where that fungus—
(a) is growing uncultivated;
(b) is picked by a person already in lawful possession of it for the purpose of delivering it as soon as is reasonably practicable into the custody of a person lawfully entitled to take custody of it and it remains in that person’s possession for and in accordance with that purpose;
(c) is picked for either of the purposes specified in paragraph (2) and is held for and in accordance with the purpose specified in paragraph (2)(b), either by the person who picked it or by another person; or
(d) is picked for the purpose specified in paragraph (2)(b) and is held for and in accordance with the purpose in paragraph (2)(a), either by the person who picked it or by another person.
2 The purposes specified for the purposes of this paragraph are—
(a) the purpose of delivering the fungus as soon as is reasonably practicable into the custody of a person lawfully entitled to take custody of it; and
(b) the purpose of destroying the fungus as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Reg. 4A inserted (18.7.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1653), regs. 1, 2(2)

4B Exceptions for gamma–butyrolactone and 1,4–butanediol
1 Gamma–butyrolactone and 1,4–butanediol are excepted from sections 3(1) (import and export), 4(1) (production and supply) and 5(1) (possession) of the Act save where a person imports, exports, produces, supplies or offers to supply either substance, or has either substance in his possession, knowing or believing that it will be used for the purpose of human ingestion whether by himself or another person other than as a flavouring in food.
2 In this regulation references to gamma–butyrolactone include—
(a) any salt of gamma–butyrolactone; and
(b) any preparation or other product containing gamma–butyrolactone or a substance specified in sub–paragraph (a) of this paragraph.
3 In this regulation references to 1,4-butanediol include—
(a) any substance which is an ester or ether or both an ester and ether of 1,4‑butanediol;
(b) any salt of 1,4–butanediol or of a substance specified in sub–paragraph (a) of this paragraph; and
(c) any preparation or other product containing 1,4–butanediol or a substance specified in sub–paragraph (a) or (b) of this paragraph.
Reg. 4B substituted (28.3.2011) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/448), regs. 1(1), 3

4C Exemptions for nitrous oxide
1 The application of section 3(1) (which prohibits the importation and exportation of controlled drugs) of the Act, in so far as it creates an offence, and the application of sections 50(1) to (4), 68(2) and (3) or 170 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979, in so far as they apply in relation to a prohibition or restriction on importation or exportation having effect by virtue of section 3 of the Act, are hereby excluded in the cases of importation or exportation of nitrous oxide except where a person imports or exports the substance and—
(a) intends to wrongfully inhale it; or
(b) knows, or is reckless as to whether, it is likely to be wrongfully inhaled by some other person.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(a) (which prohibits the production of controlled drugs) of the Act, any person may produce nitrous oxide except where the person—
(a) intends to wrongfully inhale it; or
(b) knows, or is reckless as to whether, it is likely to be wrongfully inhaled by some other person.
3 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) (which prohibits the supply of controlled drugs) of the Act any person may—
(a) supply, including by way of administration, nitrous oxide, except where the person knows, or is reckless as to whether, it is likely to be wrongfully inhaled by a person; or
(b) offer to supply nitrous oxide, except where the person knows, or is reckless as to whether, if the substance were supplied in accordance with the offer, it would be likely to be wrongfully inhaled by any person.
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) (which prohibits the possession of controlled drugs) of the Act any person may possess nitrous oxide except where the person—
(a) intends to wrongfully inhale it; or
(b) intends to supply it to another person for its wrongful inhalation by any person.
5 In this regulation references to wrongful inhalation mean any inhalation other than—
(a) for medical or dental purposes; or
(b) of nitrous oxide which has been released into the atmosphere.
Reg. 4C inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 5

5 Licences to produce etc. controlled drugs
Where any person is authorised by a licence of the Secretary of State issued under this regulation and for the time being in force to produce, supply, offer to supply or have in his possession any controlled drug, it shall not by virtue of section 4(1) or 5(1) of the Act be unlawful for that person to produce, supply, offer to supply or have in his possession that drug in accordance with the terms of the licence and in compliance with any conditions attached to the licence.

6 General authority to supply and possess
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any person who is lawfully in possession of a controlled drug may supply that drug to the person from whom he obtained it.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any person who has in his possession a drug specified in Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 5 which has been supplied by or on the prescription of a practitioner , ... a registered nurse, a pharmacist independent prescriber,a physiotherapist independent prescriber, a chiropodist independent prescriber,a supplementary prescriber, a paramedic independent prescriber, a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a person specified in Schedule 8acting in accordance with a patient group direction for the treatment of that person, or of a person whom he represents, may supply that drug to any doctor, dentist or pharmacist for the purpose of destruction.
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(3)(a)
Words in reg. 6(2) omitted (1.8.2004) by virtue of The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(b)
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 5(a)
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 4(a)
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(3)
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 4(a)
Words in reg. 6(2) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 5(b)
2A Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a person who is in possession of a drug specified in Schedule 5 and who has been supplied that drug by a registered chiropodist or registered podiatrist, may supply that drug to any doctor, dentist or pharmacist for the purpose of destruction.
Reg. 6(2A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 4(b)
3 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any person who is lawfully in possession of a drug specified in Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 5 which has been supplied by or on the prescription of a veterinary practitioner or veterinary surgeon for the treatment of animals may supply that drug to any veterinary practitioner, veterinary surgeon or pharmacist for the purpose of destruction.
4 It shall not by virtue of section 4(1)(b) or 5(1) of the Act be unlawful for any person in respect of whom a licence has been granted and is in force under section 16(1) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to supply, offer to supply or have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 3 for the purposes for which that licence was granted.
1981 c. 69.
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any of the persons specified in paragraph (7) may supply any controlled drug to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
6 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act, any of the persons so specified may have any controlled drug in his possession.
7 The persons referred to in paragraphs (5) and (6) are
(a) a constable when acting in the course of his duty as such;
(b) a person engaged in the business of a carrier when acting in the course of that business;
(c) a person engaged in the business of a postal operator (within the meaning of Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011) when acting in the course of that business;
Words in reg. 6(7)(c) substituted (1.8.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1653), regs. 1, 2(4)
Words in reg. 6(7)(c) substituted (1.10.2011) by The Postal Services Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications and Amendments) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2085), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 49
(d) an officer of customs and excise when acting in the course of his duty as such;
(e) a person engaged in the work of any laboratory to which the drug has been sent for forensic examination when acting in the course of his duty as a person so engaged;
(f) a person engaged in conveying the drug to a person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
8 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business may supply or offer to supply medicines containing phenobarbital or phenobarbital sodium provided that the medicine is supplied (or in the case of an offer to supply would be supplied) in accordance with conditions A to E of regulation 224 or 225 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
Reg. 6(8) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 4(b)

6A Supply of articles for administering or preparing controlled drugs
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 9A(1) and (3) of the Act, any of the persons specified in paragraph (2) may, when acting in their capacity as such, supply or offer to supply the following articles—
(a) a swab;
(b) utensils for the preparation of a controlled drug;
(c) citric acid;
(d) a filter;
(e) ampoules of water for injection, only when supplied or offered for supply in accordance with the Medicines Act 1968 and of any instrument which is in force thereunder
(f) ascorbic acid.
Reg. 6A(1)(f) inserted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 4
2 The persons referred to in paragraph (1) are—
(a) a practitioner;
(b) a pharmacist;
(c) a person employed or engaged in the lawful provision of drug treatment services
(d) a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan; and
Reg. 6A(2)(d) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(4)
Reg. 6A(2)(e) and word inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 6
(e) a nurse independent prescriber.
3 Despite the provisions of section 9A(1) and (3) of the Act, a person employed or engaged in the lawful provision of drug treatment services may, when acting in that capacity, supply or offer to supply aluminium foil in the context of structured steps—
(a) to engage a patient in a drug treatment plan, or
(b) which form part of a patient’s drug treatment plan.
Reg. 6A(3)(4) inserted (5.9.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2081), regs. 1(1), 3
4 In this regulation “drug treatment plan” means a written plan, relating to the treatment of an individual patient, and agreed by the patient and the person employed in the lawful provision of drug treatment services.
Reg. 6A inserted (1.8.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1653), regs. 1, 2(2)

6B Authority for Nurse Independent Prescribers and Pharmacist Independent Prescribers to prescribe
1 Subject to paragraph (2) of this regulation, a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber may prescribe any controlled drug specified in Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 5.
2 Neither a nurse independent prescriber nor a pharmacist independent prescriber may prescribe any of the following substances to a person he considers, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, is addicted to any controlled drug listed in the Schedule to the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) Regulations 1997 save for the purpose of treating organic disease or injury:
(a) cocaine, any salt of cocaine, and any preparation or other product containing cocaine or any salt of cocaine;
(b) diamorphine, any salt of diamorphine, and any preparation or other product containing diamorphine or any salt of diamorphine;
(c) dipipanone, any salt of dipipanone, and any preparation or other product containing dipipanone or any salt of dipipanone.
3 For the purposes of paragraph (2) a person is addicted to a controlled drug if, and only if, he has as a result of repeated administration become so dependent upon that controlled drug that he has an overpowering desire for the administration of it to be continued.
Reg. 6B substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 7

6C Authority for Physiotherapist Independent Prescribers and Chiropodist Independent Prescribers to prescribe
1 A registered physiotherapist independent prescriber may prescribe any of the following controlled drugs for the treatment of organic disease or injury provided that the controlled drug is prescribed to be administered by the specified method—
(a) Diazepam by oral administration
(b) Dihydrocodeine by oral administration
(c) Fentanyl by transdermal administration
(d) Lorazepam by oral administration
(e) Morphine by oral administration or by injection
(f) Oxycodone by oral administration
(g) Temazepam by oral administration.
2 A registered chiropodist independent prescriber may prescribe any of the following controlled drugs for the treatment of organic disease or injury provided that the controlled drug is prescribed to be administered by the specified method—
(a) Diazepam by oral administration
(b) Dihydrocodeine by oral administration
(c) Lorazepam by oral administration
(d) Temazepam by oral administration.
Reg. 6C inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 5

6D Authority for therapeutic radiographer independent prescribers and paramedic independent prescribers to prescribe
1 A therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may prescribe any of the following controlled drugs for the treatment of organic disease or injury provided that the controlled drug is prescribed to be administered by the specified method—
(a) Tramadol by oral administration;
(b) Lorazepam by oral administration;
(c) Diazepam by oral administration;
(d) Morphine by oral administration or by injection;
(e) Oxycodone by oral administration;
(f) Codeine by oral administration.
2 A paramedic independent prescriber may prescribe any of the following controlled drugs for the treatment of organic disease or injury provided the controlled drug is prescribed to be administered by the specified method—
(a) Morphine sulphate by oral administration or by injection;
(b) Diazepam by oral administration or by injection;
(c) Midazolam by oromucosal administration or by injection;
(d) Lorazepam by injection;
(e) Codeine phosphate by oral administration.
Reg. 6D inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 5

7 Administration of drugs in Schedules 2, 3, 4 and 5
1 Any person may administer to another any drug specified in Schedule 5 except nitrous oxide.
Words in reg. 7(1) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 6
2 A doctor or dentist may administer to a patient any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or 4.
3 Any person other than a doctor or dentist may administer to a patient, in accordance with the directions of a doctor or dentist, any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or 4 , and for these purposes the circumstances in which a person is to be regarded as administering in accordance with the directions of a doctor or dentist include where that person is acting in accordance with a patient group direction.
Words in reg. 7(3) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 8(a)
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber may administer to a patient, without the directions of a doctor or dentist, any controlled drug which such nurse independent prescriber or such pharmacist independent prescriber respectively may prescribe under regulation 6B provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation.
Reg. 7(4) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 8(b)
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), any person may administer to a patient in accordance with the specific directions of a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber any controlled drug which such nurse independent prescriber or such pharmacist independent prescriber respectively may prescribe under regulation 6B provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation.
Reg. 7(5) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 8(c)
6 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan may administer to a patient, without the directions of a doctor or dentist, any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or 4.
Reg. 7(6)(7) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(5)
7 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), any person may administer to a patient, in accordance with the directions of a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or 4.
8 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), a registered physiotherapist independent prescriber or registered chiropodist independent prescriber may administer to a patient without the directions of a doctor or a dentist, any controlled drug which such registered physiotherapist independent prescriber or registered chiropodist independent prescriber respectively may prescribe under regulation 6C provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation and by the method by which it was prescribed to be administered.
Reg. 7(8)(9) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 6
9 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), any person may administer to a patient, in accordance with the specific instructions of a registered physiotherapist independent prescriber or registered chiropodist independent prescriber, any controlled drug which such registered physiotherapist independent prescriber or registered chiropodist independent prescriber may prescribe under regulation 6C, provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation and by the method by which it was prescribed to be administered.
10 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), a paramedic independent prescriber or a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may administer to a patient without the directions of a doctor or a dentist, any controlled drug which such paramedic independent prescriber or such therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may prescribe under regulation 6D provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation and by the method by which it was prescribed to be administered.
Reg. 7(10)(11) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 6
11 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (3), any person may administer to a patient in accordance with the specific instructions of a paramedic independent prescriber or a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber, any controlled drug which such paramedic independent prescriber or such therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may prescribe under regulation 6D, provided it is administered for a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation and by the method by which it was prescribed to be administered.

8 Production and supply of drugs in Schedules 2 and 5
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(a) of the Act—
(a) a practitioner or pharmacist, acting in his capacity as such, may manufacture or compound any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5;
(b) a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business and acting in his capacity as such may, at the registered pharmacy at which he carries on that business, manufacture or compound any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5;
(c) a nurse independent prescriber acting in her capacity as such, or a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, may compound any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 for the purposes of administration in accordance with regulation 7;
Reg. 8(1)(c)(d) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(a)
(d) any person acting in accordance with the written directions of a doctor, a dentist, a nurse independent prescriber, a pharmacist independent prescriber, paramedic independent prescriber, therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, may compound any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 for the purposes of administration in accordance with regulation 7
Words in reg. 8(1)(d) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(a)
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any of the following persons, that is to say—
(a) a practitioner;
(b) a pharmacist;
(c) a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business;
(d) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital or care home which is wholly or mainly maintained by a public authority out of public funds or by a charity or by voluntary subscriptions;
Words in reg. 8(2) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(3)(a)
(da) the person in charge or acting person in charge of an organisation providing ambulance services;
Reg. 8(2)(da) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(a)
(e) in the case of such a drug supplied to her by a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at a hospital, care home or prison, the senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse, or registered midwife, for the time being in charge of a ward, theatre or other department in the hospital, care home or prison.
Reg. 8(2)(e) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
(ea) in the case of such a drug supplied to him by a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at a hospital, an operating department practitioner practising in that hospital;
Reg. 8(2)(ea) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(5)(a)
(f) a person who is in charge of a laboratory the recognised activities of which consist in, or include, the conduct of scientific education or research and which is attached to a university, university college or such a hospital as aforesaid or to any other institution approved for the purpose under this sub-paragraph by the Secretary of State;
(g) a public analyst appointed under section 27 of the Food Safety Act 1990 ;
1990 c. 16.
(h) a sampling officer within the meaning of Schedule 3 to the Medicines Act 1968;
(i) a person employed or engaged in connection with a scheme for testing the quality or amount of the drugs, preparations and appliances supplied under the National Health Service Act 1977 or the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and the regulations made thereunder;
(j) a person authorised by the General Pharmaceutical Council for the purposes of section 108 or 109 of the Medicines Act 1968,
Words in reg. 8(2)(j) substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 34(2) (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.
(k) a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan,
Reg. 8(2)(k) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(6)
may, when acting in his capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession, except that nothing in this paragraph authorises—
(i) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home, having a pharmacist responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines, to supply or offer to supply any drug; ...
Words in reg. 8(2)(i) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(c)
Word in reg. 8(2)(i) revoked (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(5)(b)
(ii) a senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse or registered midwife for the time being in charge of a ward, theatre or other department to supply any drug otherwise than for administration to a patient in that ward, theatre or department in accordance with the directions of a doctor, dentist, supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan or, subject to paragraph (2A), a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber; or
Words in reg. 8(2)(ii) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(d)
Words in reg. 8(2)(ii) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(5)(c)
Words in reg. 8(2)(ii) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(b)
(iii) an operating department practitioner to supply any drug otherwise than for administration to a patient in a ward, theatre or other department in accordance with the directions of a doctor, dentist, supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan or, subject to paragraph (2A), a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber.
Reg. 8(2)(iii) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(5)(d)
Words in reg. 8(2)(iii) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(c)
(iv) the person in charge or acting person in charge of an organisation providing ambulance services to supply any drugs other than directly to employees of the organisation for the immediate treatment of sick or injured persons.
Reg. 8(2)(iv) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(e)
2A The directions given by a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber referred to in paragraph (2)(k)(ii) and (iii) shall relate only to a controlled drug which such nurse independent prescriber or such pharmacist independent prescriber respectively may prescribe under regulation 6B and a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation.
Reg. 8(2A) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(d)
3 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a person who is authorised as a member of a group may, under and in accordance with the terms of his group authority and in compliance with any conditions attached thereto, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a person who is authorised by a written authority issued by the Secretary of State under and for the purposes of this paragraph and for the time being in force may, at the premises specified in that authority and in compliance with any conditions so specified, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 5 to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act—
(a) the owner of a ship, or the master of a ship which does not carry a doctor among the seamen employed in it; or
(b) the installation manager of an offshore installation,
may supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5—
(i) for the purpose of compliance with any of the provisions specified in paragraph (6), to any person on that ship or installation;
(ii) to any person who may lawfully supply that drug to him;
(iii) to any constable for the purpose of the destruction of that drug.
6 The provisions referred to in paragraph (5) are any provision of, or of any instrument which is in force under—
(a) the Mineral Workings (Offshore Installations) Act 1971;
(b) the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 or
1974 c. 37.
(c) the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
7 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a nurse independent prescriber may, when acting in her capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any controlled drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 to any person who may lawfully have any of those drugs in his possession provided it is supplied or offered in circumstances where she may prescribe it under regulation 6B.
Reg. 8(7)(8) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(5)
Reg. 8(7) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(e)
7A Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a paramedic independent prescriber or a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may, when acting in their capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any controlled drug specified in Schedule 2 or 5 to any person who may lawfully have any of those drugs in their possession provided it is supplied or offered in circumstances where they may prescribe it under regulation 6D.
Reg. 8(7A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(b)
8 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act—
(a) a registered nurse or a pharmacist, when acting in her capacity as such, may supply or offer to supply, under and in accordance with the terms of a patient group direction, diamorphine or morphine where administration of such drugs is required for the immediate, necessary treatment of sick or injured persons;
Words in reg. 8(8)(a) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(f)(i)
Words in reg. 8(8)(a) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 9(f)(ii)
(b) a registered nurse or a person specified in Schedule 8 may, when acting in their capacity as such, supply or offer to supply, under and in accordance with the terms of a patient group direction, any drug specified in Schedule 5 or ketamine to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession, except that this paragraph shall not have effect in the case of ketamine or any preparation of ketamine which is designed for administration by injection and which is to be used for the purpose of treating a person who is addicted to a drug;
Reg. 8(8)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(f)
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a specified registered chiropodist or specified registered podiatrist may, when acting in such capacity, supply or offer to supply the following controlled drugs—
(i) co-codamol 8/500, 15/500 and 30/500,
(ii) co-dydramol 10/500, and
(iii) codeine phosphate.
Reg. 8(8)(c) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(c)
8A In paragraph (8)(c) “specified registered chiropodist” and “specified registered podiatrist” mean the registered chiropodists and registered podiatrists specified in paragraph 11 of Part 1 and paragraph 2 of Part 4 of Schedule 17 to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 (against whose names are recorded in the relevant register annotations signifying that they are qualified to use the medicine specified).
Reg. 8(8A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 7(d)
9 For the purposes of paragraph (8)(b) above, a person shall be regarded as being addicted to a drug if, and only if, he has as a result of repeated administration become so dependent upon the drug that he has an overpowering desire for the administration of it to be continued.
Reg. 8(9) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 7(g)

9 Production and supply of drugs in Schedules 3 and 4
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(a) of the Act—
(a) a practitioner or pharmacist, acting in his capacity as such, may manufacture or compound any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4;
(b) a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business and acting in his capacity as such may, at the registered pharmacy at which he carries on that business, manufacture or compound any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4;
(c) a person who is authorised by a written authority issued by the Secretary of State under and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph and for the time being in force may, at the premises specified in that authority and in compliance with any conditions so specified, produce any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4;
(d) a nurse independent prescriber acting in her capacity as such, or a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, may compound any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 for the purposes of administration in accordance with regulation 7;
Reg. 9(1)(d)(e) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(a)
(e) any person acting in accordance with the written directions of a doctor, a dentist, a nurse independent prescriber, a pharmacist independent prescriber, paramedic independent prescriber, therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, may compound any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 for the purposes of administration in accordance with regulation 7.
Words in reg. 9(1)(e) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 8(a)
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, any of the following persons, that is to say—
(a) a practitioner;
(b) a pharmacist;
(c) a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business;
(d) a person in charge of a laboratory the recognised activities of which consist in, or include, the conduct of scientific education or research;
(e) a public analyst appointed under section 27 of the Food Safety Act 1990;
(f) a sampling officer within the meaning of Schedule 3 to the Medicines Act 1968;
(g) a person employed or engaged in connection with a scheme for testing the quality or amount of the drugs, preparations and appliances supplied under the National Health Service Act 1977 or the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and the regulations made thereunder;
(h) a person authorised by the General Pharmaceutical Council for the purposes of section 108 or 109 of the Medicines Act 1968,
Words in reg. 9(2)(h) substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 34(3) (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.
(i) a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan,
Reg. 9(2)(i) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(7)
may, when acting in his capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
3 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act—
(a) a person who is authorised as a member of a group, under and in accordance with the terms of his group authority and in compliance with any conditions attached thereto;
(b) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home;
Words in reg. 9(3)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 8(a)
Words in reg. 9(3) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(3)(b)
(c) in the case of such a drug supplied to her by a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at that hospital, care home or prison, the senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse or registered midwife, for the time being in charge of a ward, theatre or other department in the hospital, care home or prison.
Reg. 9(3)(c) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 8(b)
(d) in the case of such a drug supplied to him by a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at a hospital, an operating department practitioner practising in that hospital;
Reg. 9(3)(d) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(6)(a)
may, when acting in his capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3, or any drug specified in Schedule 4 ..., to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession, except that nothing in this paragraph authorises—
(i) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home, having a pharmacist responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines, to supply or offer to supply any drug;
Words in reg. 9(3)(i) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 8(c)
Words in reg. 9(3) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(4)(b)
(ii) a senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse or registered midwife for the time being in charge of a ward, theatre or other department to supply any drug otherwise than for administration to a patient in that ward, theatre or department in accordance with the directions of a doctor, dentist, supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan or, subject to paragraph (3A), a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber; or
Words in reg. 9(3)(ii) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 8(d)
Words in reg. 9(3)(ii) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(6)(b)
Words in reg. 9(3)(ii) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(c)
(iii) an operating department practitioner to supply any drug otherwise than for administration to a patient in a ward, theatre or other department in accordance with the directions of a doctor, dentist, supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan or, subject to paragraph (3A), a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber.
Reg. 9(3)(iii) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(6)(c)
Words in reg. 9(3)(iii) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(d)
(iv) the person in charge or acting person in charge of an organisation providing ambulance services to supply any drugs other than directly to employees of the organisation for the immediate treatment of sick or injured persons.
Reg. 9(3)(iv) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 8(e)
Words in reg. 9(3) omitted (23.4.2012) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(b)
3A The directions given by a nurse independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber referred to in paragraph (3)(d)(ii) and (iii) shall relate only to a controlled drug which such nurse independent prescriber or such pharmacist independent prescriber respectively may prescribe under regulation 6B and a purpose for which it may be prescribed under that regulation.
Reg. 9(3A) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(e)
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act—
(a) a person who is authorised by a written authority issued by the Secretary of State under and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph and for the time being in force may, at the premises specified in that authority and in compliance with any conditions so specified, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession;
(b) a person who is authorised under paragraph (1)(c ) may supply or offer to supply any drug which he may, by virtue of being so authorised, lawfully produce to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act—
(a) the owner of a ship, or the master of a ship which does not carry a doctor among the seamen employed in it;
(b) the installation manager of an offshore installation,
may supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3, or any drug specified in Schedule 4 ...—
(i) for the purpose of compliance with any of the provisions specified in regulation 8(6), to any person on that ship or installation; or
(ii) to any person who may lawfully supply that drug to him.
Words in reg. 9(5) omitted (23.4.2012) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(f)
6 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a person in charge of a laboratory may, when acting in his capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3 which is required for use as a buffering agent in chemical analysis to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession.
7 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a nurse independent prescriber may, when acting in her capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any controlled drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 to any person who may lawfully have any of those drugs in his possession provided it is supplied or offered in circumstances where she may prescribe it under regulation 6B.
Reg. 9(7)(8) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(6)
Reg. 9(7) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 10(g)
7A Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a paramedic independent prescriber or a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber may, when acting in their capacity as such, supply or offer to supply any controlled drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 to any person who may lawfully have any of those drugs in their possession provided it is supplied or offered in circumstance where they may prescribe it under regulation 6D.
Reg. 9(7A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 8(b)
8 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the Act, a registered nurse or a person specified in Schedule 8, when acting in their capacity as such, may supply or offer to supply, under and in accordance with the terms of a patient group direction, any drug specified in Schedule 4 or Midazolam to any person who may lawfully have that drug in his possession, except that this paragraph shall not have effect in the case of—
(a) the supply or offer to supply of any of the anabolic steroid drugs specified in Part II of Schedule 4; and
(b) any drug or preparation which is designed for administration by injection and which is to be used for the purpose of treating a person who is addicted to a drug;
(c) for the purposes of paragraph (b) above, a person shall be regarded as being addicted to a drug if, and only if, he has as a result of repeated administration become so dependent upon the drug that he has an overpowering desire for the administration of it to be continued.
Words in reg. 9(8) inserted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(b), 4(6)(e)

10 Possession of drugs in Schedules 2, 3 , 4 and nitrous oxide
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act—
(a) a person specified in one of sub-paragraphs (a) to (k) of regulation 8(2) may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 2;
Word in reg. 10(1)(a) substituted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(8)(a)
(b) a person specified in one of sub-paragraphs (a) to (i) of regulation 9(2) may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4;
Word in reg. 10(1)(b) substituted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(8)(b)
(c) a person specified in regulation 9(3)(b) to (d) or (6) may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 3,
Words in reg. 10(1)(c)(d) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(7)(a)
(d) a person specified in regulation 9(3)(b) to (d) may have in his possession any drug specified in Part I of Schedule 4 ...;
Reg. 10(1)(d)(e) inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), regs. 1, 2(7)(a)
Words in reg. 10(1)(d) omitted (23.4.2012) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 11(a)
(e) a person specified in regulation 8(7) or (7A), regulation 8(8)(a), or regulation 9(7), (7A) or (8) may have in her possession any drug specified in those regulations in accordance with the conditions specified in those regulations,
Reg. 10(1)(e) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 11(b)
Words in reg. 10(1)(e) substituted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 9(a)(i)
(f) a person specified in sub-paragraph (f) of regulation 8(2) may have nitrous oxide in his possession,
Reg. 10(1)(f) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
(g) a person specified in regulation 8(8)(b) may have possession of ketamine in accordance with that provision.
Reg. 10(1)(g) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 9(a)(ii)
for the purpose of acting in his capacity as such a person, except that nothing in this paragraph authorises—
(i) a person specified in sub-paragraph (e) or (ea) of regulation 8(2);
Words in reg. 10(1)(i) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(7)(b)
(ii) a person specified in sub-paragraph (c) or (d) of regulation 9(3); or
Words in reg. 10(1)(ii) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(7)(c)
(iii) a person specified in regulation 9(6),
to have in his possession any drug other than such a drug as is mentioned in the paragraph or sub-paragraph in question specifying him.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act, a person may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part I of Schedule 4 for administration for medical, dental or veterinary purposes in accordance with the directions of a practitioner , a supplementary prescriber acting under and in accordance with the terms of a clinical management plan, a nurse independent prescriber a podiatrist independent prescriber, a physiotherapist independent prescriber, a paramedic independent prescriber, a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber, except that this paragraph shall not have effect in the case of a person to whom the drug has been supplied by or on the prescription of a doctor, a supplementary prescriber, a nurse independent prescriber, a podiatrist independent prescriber, a physiotherapist independent prescriber, a paramedic independent prescriber, a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber a pharmacist independent prescriber or a person specified in Schedule 8 acting in accordance with a patient group direction, if—
(a) that person was then being supplied with any controlled drug by or on the prescription of another doctor , another supplementary prescriber, another nurse independent prescriber, another pharmacist independent prescriber , another podiatrist independent prescriber, another physiotherapist independent prescriber, another paramedic independent prescriber, another therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or another person specified in Schedule 8 acting in accordance with a patient group direction and failed to disclose that fact to the first mentioned doctor, supplementary prescriber, nurse independent prescriber, pharmacist independent prescriber , podiatrist independent prescriber, physiotherapist independent prescriber, paramedic independent prescriber, therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or person specified in Schedule 8 acting in accordance with a patient group direction before the supply by him or on his prescription; or
Words in reg. 10(2)(a) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(8)(e)
Words in reg. 10(2)(a) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 11(d)
Words in reg. 10(2)(a) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 9(b)(ii)(aa)
Words in reg. 10(2)(a) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 9(b)(ii)(bb)
(b) that or any other person on his behalf made a declaration or statement, which was false in any particular, for the purpose of obtaining the supply or prescription.
Words in reg. 10(2) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(8)(c)
Words in reg. 10(2) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 11(c)
Words in reg. 10(2) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 9(b)(i)
3 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act, a person who is authorised as a member of a group may, under and in accordance with the terms of his group authority and in compliance with any conditions attached thereto, have nitrous oxide or any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part I of Schedule 4 in his possession.
Words in reg. 10(3) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 7(c)
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act—
(a) a person who is authorised by a written authority issued by the Secretary of State under and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph and for the time being in force may, at the premises specified in that authority and in compliance with any conditions so specified, have in his possession nitrous oxide or any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4;
Words in reg. 10(4)(a) inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 7(d)
(b) a person who is authorised under regulation 9(1)(c ) may have in his possession any drug which he may, by virtue of being so authorised, lawfully produce;
(c) a person who is authorised under regulation 9(4)(a) may have in his possession any drug which he may, by virtue of being so authorised, lawfully supply or offer to supply.
5 Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5(1) of the Act—
(a) any person may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part I of Schedule 4 for the purpose of compliance with any of the provisions specified in regulation 8(6);
(b) the master of a foreign ship which is in a port in Great Britain may have in his possession any drug specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part I of Schedule 4 so far as necessary for the equipment of the ship.
6 The foregoing provisions of this regulation are without prejudice to the provisions of regulation 4(3)(a).
Words in reg. 10 heading substituted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 7(a)

10A Directions of a practitioner while a disease is, or in anticipation of a disease being imminently, pandemic etc.
1 For the purposes of regulation 10(2), the directions of a practitioner may be the directions of a pharmacist, which do not require a prescription, in the following circumstances—
(a) as a consequence of a disease being, or in anticipation of a disease being imminently—
(i) pandemic, and
(ii) a serious risk or potentially a serious risk to human health,
in order to assist in the management of the serious risk or potentially serious risk to human health, the Secretary of State has made an announcement in respect of the supply of drugs specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part 1 of Schedule 4 as part of the health service;
(b) as part of the announcement, the Secretary of State has issued advice to the effect that—
(i) in the area to which the announcement relates,
(ii) in the particular circumstances specified in the announcement, and
(iii) during the period specified in the announcement,
arrangements for the provision of services as part of the health service (“NHS arrangements”) with a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business may include provisions permitting the supply of drugs specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part 1 of Schedule 4 in accordance with the directions of a pharmacist, provided that the supply is in accordance with regulation 226 or 226A of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012;
(c) the person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business with whom the NHS arrangements are made complies with the requirements of the arrangements in respect of the supply of drugs specified in Schedule 2, 3 or Part 1 of Schedule 4; and
(d) the period specified in the announcement (taking into account any extension) has not ended and the announcement has not been withdrawn or amended in a way that means that the relevant provisions in the NHS arrangements are no longer permitted by the announcement.
2 The period specified in the announcement, as mentioned in paragraph (1)(b)(iii), must initially not be for more than three months, but it may be extended for further periods of not more than three months at a time.
3 Before making, amending (including by way of extension) or withdrawing an announcement under paragraph (1) which relates to—
(a) all or any area of Scotland, the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers;
(b) all or any area of Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.
Reg. 10A inserted (30.4.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 4

11 Exemption for midwives
1 Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 4(1)(b) and 5(1) of the Act, a registered midwife who has, in accordance with the provisions of rules made under article 42 of the Order, notified to the local supervising authority her intention to practise may, subject to the provisions of this regulation—
(a) so far as necessary to her professional practice, have in her possession;
(b) so far as necessary as aforesaid, administer or supply; and
Words in reg. 11(1)(b) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 9(a)
(c) surrender to the appropriate medical officer such stocks in her possession as are no longer required by her of,
any controlled drug which she may, under and in accordance with the provisions of the Medicines Act 1968 and of any instrument which is in force thereunder, lawfully administer.
Words in reg. 11(1) substituted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(c)(i)
2 Nothing in paragraph (1) authorises a midwife to have in her possession any drug which has been obtained otherwise than on a midwife’s supply order signed by the appropriate medical officer.
3 In this regulation—
...
“appropriate medical officer” means—
(a) a doctor who is for the time being authorised in writing for the purposes of this regulation by the local supervising authority for the region or area in which the drug was, or is to be, obtained; or
(b) for the purposes of paragraph (2), a person appointed under and in accordance with article 43 of the Order by that authority to exercise supervision over registered midwives within their area, who is for the time being authorised as aforesaid;
Words in reg. 11(3) substituted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(c)(ii)(bb)
“local supervising authority” has the meaning it is given by Schedule 4 of the Order;
“midwife’s supply order” means an order in writing specifying the name and occupation of the midwife obtaining the drug, the name of the person to whom it is to be administered or supplied, the purpose for which it is required and the total quantity to be obtained.
“the Order” means the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001;
Words in reg. 11(3) omitted (1.8.2004) by virtue of The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(c)(ii)(aa)
Words in reg. 11(3) substituted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(c)(ii)(cc)
Words in reg. 11(3) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 9(b)
Words in reg. 11(3) inserted (1.8.2004) by The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(c)(ii)(dd)

12 Cultivation under licence of cannabis plant
Where any person is authorised by a licence of the Secretary of State issued under this regulation and for the time being in force to cultivate plants of the genus Cannabis, it shall not by virtue of section 6 of the Act be unlawful for that person to cultivate any such plant in accordance with the terms of the licence and in compliance with any conditions attached to the licence.

13 Approval of premises for cannabis smoking for research purposes
Section 8 of the Act (which makes it an offence for the occupier of premises to permit certain activities there) shall not have effect in relation to the smoking of cannabis or cannabis resin for the purposes of research on any premises for the time being approved for the purpose under this regulation by the Secretary of State.

14 Documents to be obtained by supplier of controlled drugs
1 Where a person (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as “the supplier”), not being a practitioner, supplies a controlled drug otherwise than on a prescription, the supplier shall not deliver the drug to a person who—
(a) purports to be sent by or on behalf of the person to whom it is supplied (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as “the recipient”); and
(b) is not authorised by any provision of these Regulations other than the provisions of regulation 6(6) and (7)(f) to have that drug in his possession,
unless that person produces to the supplier a statement in writing signed by the recipient to the effect that he is empowered by the recipient to receive that drug on behalf of the recipient, and the supplier is reasonably satisfied that the document is a genuine document.
2 Where a person (hereafter in this regulation referred to as “the supplier”) supplies a controlled drug, otherwise than on a prescription or by way of administration, to any of the persons specified in paragraph (4), the supplier shall not deliver the drug—
(a) until he has obtained a requisition in writing which—
(i) is signed by the person to whom the drug is supplied (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as “the recipient”);
(ii) states the name, address and profession or occupation of the recipient;
(iii) specifies the purpose for which the drug supplied is required and the total quantity to be supplied; and
(iv) where appropriate, satisfies the requirements of paragraph (5);
(v) is in the form approved by the Secretary of State, the Welsh Ministers or the Scottish Ministers, for the purposes of requisitioning Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs;
Reg. 14(2)(a)(v) inserted (30.11.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(3), 10(a) (with reg. 20)
(b) unless he is reasonably satisfied that the signature is that of the person purporting to have signed the requisition and that that person is engaged in the profession or occupation specified in the requisition,
except that where the recipient is a practitioner and he represents that he urgently requires a controlled drug for the purpose of his profession, the supplier may, if he is reasonably satisfied that the recipient so requires the drug and is, by reason of some emergency, unable before delivery to furnish to the supplier a requisition in writing duly signed, deliver the drug to the recipient on an undertaking by the recipient to furnish such a requisition within the twenty-four hours next following.
Word in reg. 14(2) substituted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(c), 4(8)(a)
3 A person who has given such an undertaking as aforesaid shall deliver to the person by whom the controlled drug was supplied a signed requisition in accordance with the undertaking.
4 The persons referred to in paragraph (2) are—
(a) a practitioner;
(b) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home;
Words in reg. 14(4)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(b)
Words in reg. 14(4)-(6) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(3)(c)
(c) a person who is in charge of a laboratory;
(d) the owner of a ship, or the master of a ship which does not carry a doctor among the seamen employed in it;
(e) the master of a foreign ship in a port in Great Britain;
(f) the installation manager of an offshore installation.
(g) a supplementary prescriber;
Reg. 14(4)(g) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(9)
(h) a nurse independent prescriber;
Reg. 14(4)(h)(i) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 12
(i) a pharmacist independent prescriber
(j) a person who holds a certificate of proficiency in ambulance paramedic skills issued by, or with the approval of, the Secretary of State, or a person who is a registered paramedic
Reg. 14(4)(j) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(c)
5 A requisition furnished for the purposes of paragraph (2) shall—
(a) where furnished by the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home, be signed by a doctor or dentist employed or engaged in that hospital, organisation or care home;
Reg. 14(5)(a) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(d)
(b) where furnished by the master of a foreign ship, contain a statement, signed by the proper officer of the port health authority, or, in Scotland, a health board competent person designated under section 3 of the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008 by the health board by the Health Board, within whose jurisdiction the ship is, that the quantity of the drug to be supplied is the quantity necessary for the equipment of the ship.
Words in reg. 14(5)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(e)
5A Subject to paragraph (5B), on receipt of a requisition (other than a veterinary requisition) mentioned in paragraph (2), the supplier shall—
(a) mark on the requisition in ink or otherwise indelibly his name and address; and
(b) send the requisition to the relevant National Health Service agency in accordance with arrangements specified by that agency.
Reg. 14(5A)(5B) inserted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(c), 4(8)(b)
5B Paragraph (5A) shall not apply where the supplier is—
(a) a wholesale dealer; or
(b) a person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services, care home or prison.
Words in reg. 14(5B)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(f)
6 Where the person responsible for the dispensing and supply of medicines at any hospital, care home or prison supplies a controlled drug to an operating department practitioner, senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse, or registered midwife, for the time being in charge of any ward, theatre or department in that hospital, care home or prison (hereafter in this paragraph referred to as “the recipient”) he shall—
(a) obtain a requisition in writing, signed by the recipient, which specifies the total quantity of the drug to be supplied; and
(b) mark the requisition in such manner as to show that it has been complied with,
and any requisition obtained for the purposes of this paragraph shall be retained in the dispensary at which the drug was supplied and a copy of the requisition or a note of it shall be retained or kept by the recipient.
Words in reg. 14(6) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(g)
7 Nothing in this regulation shall have effect in relation to—
(a) the drugs specified in Schedules 4 and 5 or poppy-straw;
(b) any drug specified in Schedule 3 contained in or comprising a preparation which—
(i) is required for use as a buffering agent in chemical analysis;
(ii) has present in it both a substance specified in paragraph 1 or 2 of that Schedule and a salt of that substance; and
(iii) is pre-mixed in a kit;
(c) any exempt product.
(d) subject to paragraph (6) any drug which is required—
(i) for use in a prison; or
(ii) for use in a care home, which as its whole or main purpose provides palliative care for persons resident there who are suffering from a progressive disease in its final stages.
Reg. 14(7)(d) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 10(h)
8 In this regulation, “veterinary requisition” means a requisition which states, in accordance with paragraph (2)(ii), that the recipient is a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner.
Reg. 14(8) inserted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(c), 4(8)(c)

15 Form of prescriptions
1 Subject to the provisions of this regulation, a person shall not issue a prescription containing a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 ... unless the prescription complies with the following requirements, that is to say, it shall—
(a) be written so as to be indelible, be dated and be signed by the person issuing it with his usual signature or be prescribed on an electronic prescription form;
Reg. 15(1)(a) substituted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 9(1)
Words in reg. 15(1)(a) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(b)
(aa) except in the case of a health prescription or a veterinary prescription, be written on a prescription form provided by NHS England or an equivalent body for the purposes of private prescribing unless prescribed on an electronic prescription form;
Reg. 15(1)(aa) inserted (7.7.2006 for E.S., 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1)(3), 5(1)(a) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 15(1)(aa) inserted (1.9.2006 for E.S., 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1)(2), 4(1)(a)
Words in reg. 15(1)(aa) substituted (1.4.2013) by The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/235), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(3)(a) (with Sch. 3 para. 5)
Words in Regulations substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1
Words in reg. 15(1)(aa) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(c)
(ab) except in the case of a health prescription or a veterinary prescription, specify the prescriber identification number of the person issuing it;
Reg. 15(1)(ab) inserted (1.9.2006 for E.S., 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1)(2), 4(1)(b)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reg. 15(1)(b) revoked (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 9(2)
(c) except in the case of a health prescription, specify the ... address of the person issuing it;
Words in reg. 15(1)(c) inserted and simultaneously revoked (1.9.2006 for E.S., 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1)(3), 5(1)(b) (with regs. 12, 13) and The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1)(2), 4(1)(c)
(d) if issued by a dentist, have the words “for dental treatment only” written on it and, if issued by a veterinary surgeon or a veterinary practitioner, have a declaration written on it that the controlled drug is prescribed for an animal or herd under his care and specify the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registration number of the veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner issuing it;
Words in reg. 15(1)(d) inserted (1.7.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(2), 11(d) (with reg. 21)
(e) specify the name and address of the person for whose treatment it is issued or, if it is issued by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner, of the person to whom the controlled drug prescribed is to be delivered;
(f) specify the dose to be taken and—
(i) in the case of a prescription containing a controlled drug which is a preparation, the form and, where appropriate, the strength of the preparation, and either the total quantity (in both words and figures) of the preparation or the number (in both words and figures) of dosage units, as appropriate, to be supplied;
(ii) in any other case, the total quantity (in both words and figures ) of the controlled drug to be supplied;
(g) in the case of a prescription for a total quantity intended to be supplied by instalments, contain a direction specifying the amount of the instalments of the total amount which may be supplied and the intervals to be observed when supplying.
Words in reg. 15(1) omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(a)
1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reg. 15(1A)(1B) inserted (7.7.2006 for E.S., 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1)(3), 5(2) (with regs. 12, 13)
Reg. 15(1A) omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(e)
1B Nothing in this regulation prevents the issue of a prescription, other than a health prescription, which is not written on a prescription form provided by NHS England or an equivalent body for the purposes of private prescribing, containing a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5, where the person issuing the prescription believes on reasonable grounds that the drug will be supplied by a pharmacist in a hospital.
Words in reg. 15(1B) substituted (1.4.2013) by The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/235), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(3)(c) (with Sch. 3 para. 5)
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reg. 15(2) revoked (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 9(2)
3 In the case of a prescription issued for the treatment of a patient in a hospital, care home or prison, it shall be a sufficient compliance with paragraph (1)(e) if the prescription is written on the patient’s bed card or case sheet.
Words in reg. 15(3) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(f)
4 In this regulation, “electronic prescription form” has the same meaning as in the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical) Regulations 2013.
Reg. 15(4) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 11(g)
5 For the purposes of paragraph (1)(g), if the intervals to be observed when supplying are changed by a pharmacist in the following circumstances, the changed intervals are treated as the intervals specified by the prescriber—
(a) as a consequence of a disease being, or in anticipation of a disease being imminently—
(i) pandemic, and
(ii) a serious risk or potentially a serious risk to human health,
in order to assist in the management of the serious risk or potentially serious risk to human health, the Secretary of State has made an announcement in respect of the supply of drugs specified in Schedule 2 or 3 as part of the health service;
(b) as part of the announcement, the Secretary of State has issued advice to the effect that—
(i) in the area to which the announcement relates,
(ii) in the particular circumstances specified in the announcement, and
(iii) during the period specified in the announcement,
arrangements for the provision of services as part of the health service (“NHS arrangements”) with a person lawfully conducting a retail pharmacy business may include provisions permitting pharmacists to change the intervals in prescriptions for drugs specified in Schedule 2 or 3 supplied under NHS arrangements;
(c) the pharmacist who changes the intervals—
(i) is the person who is, for the purposes of regulation 16(1), the person who supplies the drug on the prescription;
(ii) does so as part of and in accordance with NHS arrangements to which the announcement relates; and
(iii) does so with the agreement of the prescriber or, if the prescriber is unavailable, a person who is part of the same team responsible for treating the patient for whom the drug is prescribed as the prescriber, and who has been designated by the prescriber as a person who is able to agree this type of change if the prescriber is unavailable; and
(d) the period specified in the announcement (taking into account any extension) has not ended and the announcement has not been withdrawn or amended in a way that means that the relevant provisions in the NHS arrangements are no longer permitted by the announcement.
Reg. 15(5)-(7) inserted (30.4.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/468), regs. 1(2), 5
6 The period specified in the announcement, as mentioned in paragraph (5)(b)(iii), must initially not be for more than three months, but it may be extended for further periods of not more than three months at a time.
7 Before making, amending (including by way of extension) or withdrawing an announcement under paragraph (5) which relates to—
(a) all or any area of Scotland, the Secretary of State must consult the Scottish Ministers;
(b) all or any area of Wales, the Secretary of State must consult the Welsh Ministers.

16 Provisions as to supply on prescription
1 Subject to paragraph (5), a person shall not supply a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 on a prescription—
(a) subject to paragraphs (1A) and (1C), unless the prescription complies with the provisions of regulation 15;
Words in reg. 16(1)(a) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(2) (with regs. 12, 13)
(b) unless the address specified in the prescription as the address of the person issuing it is an address within the United Kingdom;
(c) unless he either is acquainted with the signature of the person by whom it purports to be issued and has no reason to suppose that it is not genuine, or has taken reasonably sufficient steps to satisfy himself that it is genuine;
(d) before the appropriate date;
Words in reg. 16(1)(d)(e) substituted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(3) (with regs. 12, 13)
(e) subject to paragraph (4), later than twenty-eight days after the appropriate date.
Word in reg. 16(1)(e) substituted (1.8.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1653), regs. 1, 2(5)
Words in reg. 16(1)(e) substituted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(4) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 16(1) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(1) (with regs. 12, 13)
1A A pharmacist may supply a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 ... if the prescription contains minor typographical errors or spelling mistakes or if it does not comply with the provisions of regulation 15 in the way specified in paragraph (1B), provided that—
(a) having exercised all due diligence, he is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the prescription is genuine;
(b) having exercised all due diligence, he is satisfied on reasonable grounds that he is supplying the drug in accordance with the intention of the person issuing the prescription;
(c) he amends the prescription in ink or otherwise indelibly to correct the minor typographical errors or spelling mistakes or so that the prescription complies with the requirements of regulation 15 as the case may be; and
(d) he marks the prescription so that the amendment he has made under sub-paragraph (c) is attributable to him.
Reg. 16(1A)-(1D) inserted (7.7.2006 for E.S. and for W. in so far as inserting reg. 16(1A)(1B), 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1)(3), 6(5) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 16(1A) omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 12
1B The way specified in paragraph (1A) is that, in relation to regulation 15(1)(f), the total quantity of the preparation or of the controlled drug or the number of dosage units as the case may be is specified in either words or figures but not both.
1C A pharmacist may supply a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 on a prescription other than a health prescription in a hospital if it does not comply with regulation 15 in the ways specified in paragraph (1D).
1D The ways specified in paragraph (1C) are—
(a) the prescription is not written on a prescription form provided by NHS England or an equivalent body for the purposes of private prescribing;
Words in reg. 16(1D)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The National Treatment Agency (Abolition) and the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/235), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 50(4) (with Sch. 3 para. 5)
(b) the prescription does not specify the prescriber identification number of the person issuing it.
2 Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a person supplying on prescription a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 shall, at the time of the supply, mark on the prescription the date on which the drug is supplied and, if it is a veterinary prescription, shall retain the prescription on the premises from which the drug was supplied.
Words in reg. 16(2) substituted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 5
3 A person supplying temazepam on prescription in accordance with a prescription form of a kind specified in regulation 2A(1)(a)(i) of the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1992 shall, at the time of the supply, enter on the form by electronic means the date on which the drug is supplied.
4 In the case of a prescription containing a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5, which contains a direction that specified instalments of the total amount may be supplied at stated intervals, the person supplying the drug shall not do so otherwise than in accordance with that direction, and—
(a) paragraph (1) shall have effect as if for the requirement contained in sub-paragraph (e) thereof there were substituted a requirement that the occasion on which the first instalment is supplied shall not be later than twenty-eight days after the appropriate date;
Words in reg. 16(4)(a) substituted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(4) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 16(4)(a) substituted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(3) (with regs. 12, 13)
(b) paragraph (2) shall have effect as if for the words “at the time of the supply” there were substituted the words “ on each occasion on which an instalment is supplied ”.
5 A person shall not supply a controlled drug specified in Schedule 4 on a prescription later than twenty-eight days after the appropriate date.
Reg. 16(5)-(7) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 6(6) (with regs. 12, 13)
6 A person who is asked to supply on prescription a controlled drug specified in Schedule 2 must first ascertain whether the person collecting the drug is the patient, the patient’s representative or a healthcare professional acting in his professional capacity on behalf of the patient; and—
(a) where that person is the patient or the patient’s representative, he may—
(i) request evidence of that person’s identity; and
(ii) refuse to supply the drug if he is not satisfied as to the identity of that person;
(b) where that person is a healthcare professional acting in his professional capacity on behalf of the patient, he—
(i) must obtain that person’s name and address;
(ii) must, unless he is acquainted with that person, request evidence of that person’s identity; but
(iii) may supply the drug even if he is not satisfied as to the identity of that person.
7 In this regulation—
“appropriate date” means the later of the date on which it was signed by the person issuing it or the date indicated by him as being the date before which it shall not be supplied;
“healthcare professional” has the same meaning as in the National Health Service Act 1977;
“patient” means the person named in the prescription as the person to whom the drug is to be supplied;
“patient’s representative” means a person sent by or on behalf of the patient (other than a healthcare representative acting in his professional capacity).

16A Orders, supply and use of cannabis-based products for administration
1 Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not order (whether by issuing a prescription or otherwise) a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans for administration, unless that product is—
(a) a special medicinal product that—
(i) is not also an investigational medicinal product, but
(ii) is for use in accordance with a prescription or direction of a specialist medical practitioner;
(b) an investigational medicinal product without a marketing authorisation that is for use in a clinical trial; or
(c) a medicinal product with a marketing authorisation.
2 Subject to paragraph (4), a person shall not supply a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans by way of or for the purpose of the administration of that product, unless the supply—
(a) is pursuant to an order that complies with paragraph (1); and
(b) is—
(i) in the case of a product that is a special medicinal product but is not also an investigational medicinal product, for use in accordance with a prescription or direction of a specialist medical practitioner,
(ii) in the case of a product that is an investigational medicinal product without a marketing authorisation, for use in a clinical trial, or
(iii) of a medicinal product with a marketing authorisation.
3 A person shall not self-administer a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans by the smoking of the product (other than for research purposes in accordance with regulation 13);
4 Nothing in this regulation shall have effect in relation to the order or supply of a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans for administration to animals for research purposes.
5 In this regulation, “investigational medicinal product”, “marketing authorisation”, and “special medicinal product” have the same meanings as in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
6 In this regulation, “specialist medical practitioner” means a doctor included in the register of specialist medical practitioners kept under section 34D of the Medical Act 1983 (the Specialist Register).
Reg. 16A inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 4

17 Exemption for certain prescriptions
Nothing in regulations 15 and 16 shall have effect in relation to a prescription issued for the purposes of a scheme for testing the quality or amount of the drugs, preparations and appliances supplied under the National Health Service Act 1977 or the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and the regulations made thereunder or to any prescriptions issued for the purposes of the Medicines Act 1968 to a sampling officer within the meaning of that Act.

18 Marking of bottles and other containers
1 Subject to paragraph (2), no person shall supply a controlled drug otherwise than in a bottle, package or other container which is plainly marked—
(a) in the case of a controlled drug other than a preparation, with the amount of the drug contained therein;
(b) in the case of a controlled drug which is a preparation—
(i) made up into tablets, capsules or other dosage units, with the amount of each component (being a controlled drug) of the preparation in each dosage unit and the number of dosage units in the bottle, package or other container;
(ii) not made up as aforesaid, with the total amount of the preparation in the bottle, package or other container and the percentage of each of its components which is a controlled drug.
2 Nothing in this regulation shall have effect in relation to—
(a) the drugs specified in Schedules 4 and 5 or poppy-straw;
(b) any drug specified in Schedule 3 contained in or comprising a preparation which—
(i) is required for use as a buffering agent in chemical analysis;
(ii) has present in it both a substance specified in paragraph 1 or 2 of that Schedule and a salt of that substance; and
(iii) is premixed in a kit;
(c) any exempt product;
(d) the supply of a controlled drug by or on the prescription of a practitioner, a supplementary prescriber, a nurse independent prescriber , registered chiropodist or registered podiatrist, paramedic independent prescriber, therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber or a pharmacist independent prescriber;
Reg. 18(2)(d) substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 13
Words in reg. 18(2)(d) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 10
(e) the supply of a controlled drug for administration in a clinical trial or a medicinal test on animals.
3 In this regulation—
...
“medicinal test on animals” has the same meaning as in the Medicines Act 1968.
Reg. 18(3) substituted (1.5.2004) by The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1031), reg. 1, Sch. 10 Pt. 2 para. 16
Words in reg. 18(3) omitted (1.11.2018) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 5

19 Record-keeping requirements in respect of drugs in Schedules 1 and 2
1 Subject to paragraph (3) and regulation 21, every person authorised by or under regulation 5 or 8 to supply any drug specified in Schedule 1 or 2 shall comply with the following requirements, that is to say—
(a) he shall, in accordance with the provisions of this regulation and of regulation 20, keep a register and shall enter therein in chronological sequence subject to subparagraph (f), using the headings specified in subparagraphs (d) and (e), particulars of every quantity of a drug specified in Schedule 1 or 2 obtained by him and of every quantity of such a drug supplied (whether by way of administration or otherwise) by him whether to persons within or outside Great Britain;
Words in reg. 19(1)(a) substituted (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(a), 4(9)(a)
(b) he shall use a separate register or separate part of the register for entries made in respect of each class of drugs, and each of the drugs specified in paragraphs 1 and 3 of Schedule 1 and paragraphs 1, 3 and 6 of Schedule 2 together with its salts and any preparation or other product containing it or any of its salts shall be treated as a separate class, so however that any stereoisomeric form of a drug or its salts shall be classed with that drug.
(d) The headings in respect of entries made for drugs obtained are—
(i) Date supply received;
(ii) Name and address from whom received;
(iii) Quantity received.
Reg. 19(1)(d)(e)(f) inserted (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(a), 4(9)(b)
(e) The headings in respect of entries made for drugs supplied are—
(i) Date supplied;
(ii) Name/Address of person or firm supplied;
(iii) Details of authority to possess – prescriber or licence holder’s details;
(iv) Quantity supplied;
(v) Person collecting Schedule 2 controlled drug (patient/ patient’s rep/ healthcare professional) and if healthcare professional, name and address;
(vi) Was proof of identity requested of patient/ patient’s rep (Yes/No);
(vii) Was proof of identity of person collecting provided (Yes/No).
(f) The headings at subparagraph (e)(v) to (vii) apply only in respect of drugs specified in Schedule 2.
2 Entries made in respect of drugs obtained and drugs supplied may be made on the same page or on separate pages in the register.
Reg. 19(2) substituted (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(a), 4(9)(c)
2A Subject to regulation 20(e), nothing in paragraph (1) shall prevent the use of a register to record additional information to that required or allowed under those provisions.
Reg. 19(2A) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 7(2) (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 19(2A) substituted (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(a), 4(9)(d)
3 The foregoing provisions of this regulation shall not have effect in relation to—
(a) in the case of a drug supplied to him for the purpose of destruction in pursuance of regulation 6(2) or (3), a practitioner or pharmacist;
(b) a person licensed under regulation 5 to supply any drug, where the licence so directs; or
(c) the senior registered nurse, acting senior registered nurse or registered midwife, for the time being in charge of a ward, theatre or other department in a hospital, care home or prison.
Reg. 19(3)(c) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 13

20 Requirements as to registers
Any person required to keep a register under regulation 19 shall comply with the following requirements, that is to say—
(a) in the separate register or separate part of the register used for each class of drug, a separate page shall be used in respect of each strength and form of that drug and the head of each such page shall specify the class of the drug, its strength and form;
Reg. 20(a) substituted (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(a), 4(10)
(b) every entry required to be made under regulation 19 in such a register shall be made on the day on which the drug is obtained or, as the case may be, on which the transaction in respect of the supply of the drug by the person required to make the entry takes place or, if that is not reasonably practicable, on the day next following that day;
(c) no cancellation, obliteration or alteration of any such entry shall be made, and a correction of such an entry shall be made only by way of marginal note or footnote which shall specify the date on which the correction is made;
(d) every such entry and every correction of such an entry shall be made in ink or otherwise so as to be indelible or shall be in a computerised form in which every such entry is attributable and capable of being audited and which is in accordance with best practice guidance endorsed by the Secretary of State under section 2 of the National Health Service Act 1977;
Reg. 20(d) substituted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 10(1)
(e) such a register shall not be used for any purpose other than purposes related to these Regulations;
Words in reg. 20(e) substituted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 8 (with regs. 12, 13)
(f) a separate register shall be kept in respect of each premises at which the person required to keep the register carries on his business or occupation, but subject to that not more than one register shall be kept at one time in respect of each class of drugs in respect of which he is required to keep a separate register, so, however, that a separate register may, with the approval of the Secretary of State, be kept in respect of each department of the business carried on by him;
(g) every such register in which entries are currently being made shall be kept at the premises to which it relates and, where the register is in computerised form, be accessible from those premises.
Words in reg. 20(g) inserted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 10(2)

21 Record-keeping requirements in respect of drugs in Schedule 2 in particular cases
1 Where a drug specified in Schedule 2 is supplied in accordance with regulation 8(5)(a)(i) to any person on a ship, an entry in the official log book required to be kept under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 or, in the case of a ship which is not required to carry such an official logbook, a report signed by the master of the ship, shall, notwithstanding anything in these Regulations, be a sufficient record of the supply if the entry or report specifies the drug supplied and, in the case of a report, it is delivered as soon as may be to a superintendent at a Marine Office established and maintained under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.
2 Where a drug specified in Schedule 2 is supplied in accordance with regulation 8(5)(b)(i) to a person on an offshore installation, an entry in the installation logbook required to be maintained under the Offshore Installations (Logbooks and Registration of Death) Regulations 1972 which specifies the drug supplied shall, notwithstanding anything in these Regulations, be a sufficient record of the supply.
S.I. 1972/1542.
3 A midwife authorised by regulation 11(1) to have any drug specified in Schedule 2 in her possession shall—
(a) on each occasion on which she obtains a supply of such a drug, enter in a book kept by her and used solely for the purposes of this paragraph the date, the name and address of the person from whom the drug was obtained, the name of the person to whom it is to be administered or supplied, the amount obtained and the form in which it was obtained; and
Words in reg. 21(3)(a) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 14(a)
(b) on administering or supplying such a drug to a patient, enter in the said book as soon as practicable the name and address of the patient, the name of the person to whom it was administered or supplied, the amount administered and the form in which it was administered.
Words in reg. 21(3)(b) inserted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 14(b)(i)
Words in reg. 21(3)(b) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 14(b)(ii)

22 Record-keeping requirements in respect of drugs in Schedules 3 and 4
1 Every person who is authorised under regulation 5 or 9(1)(c ) to produce any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 4 shall make a record of each quantity of such a drug produced by him.
2 Every person who is authorised by or under any provision of the Act to import or export any drug specified in Schedule 3 shall make a record of each quantity of such a drug imported or exported by him.
3 Every person who is authorised under regulation 9(4) to supply any drug specified in Schedule 4 shall make a record of each quantity of such a drug imported or exported by him.
4 Paragraph (2) shall not have effect in relation to a person licensed under the Act to import or export any drug where the licence so directs.
5 Every person who is authorised by or under any provision of the Act to have in his possession or to destroy, or cause to be destroyed, the substance specified in paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 shall make a record of each quantity of such drug possessed or destroyed.
Reg. 22(5)(6) inserted (10.4.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/625), regs. 1(1), 4
6 Paragraph (5) shall not have effect in relation to—
(a) a patient to whom the substance specified in paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 has been prescribed;
(b) a constable when acting in the course of his duty as such;
(c) a person engaged in the business of a carrier when acting in the course of that business;
(d) a person engaged in the business of a postal operator (within the meaning of Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011) when acting in the course of that business;
(e) an officer of customs and excise when acting in the course of his duty as such;
(f) a person engaged in the work of any laboratory to which the substance specified in paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 has been sent for forensic examination when acting in the course of his duty as a person so engaged; and
(g) a person engaged in conveying the substance specified in paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 4 to a person who may lawfully have that substance in his possession.
Reg. 22 heading substituted (10.4.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/625), regs. 1(1), 3

23 Preservation of registers, books and other documents
1 All registers and books kept in pursuance of regulation 19 or 21(3) shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date on which the last entry therein is made.
2 Every record made in pursuance of regulation 22 shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date on which the record was made.
3 Every ... ... veterinary prescription on which a controlled drug is supplied in pursuance of these Regulations, and every prescription (other than a health prescription) on which a controlled drug specified in Schedules 4 or 5 is so supplied, shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date on which the last delivery under it was made.
Words in reg. 23(3) revoked (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(d), 4(11)(a)(i)
Words in reg. 23(3) substituted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 6(1)(a)
Word in reg. 23(3) substituted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(d), 4(11)(a)(ii)
Words in reg. 23(3) inserted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 6(1)(b)
4 Every prescription (other than a health prescription or a veterinary prescription) on which a controlled drug other than a drug specified in Schedule 4 or 5 is supplied shall be sent to the relevant National Health Service agency in accordance with arrangements specified by that agency.
Reg. 23(4) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 9 (with regs. 12, 13)
Words in reg. 23(4) inserted (1.9.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2178), regs. 1(1), 6(2)
Word in reg. 23(4) substituted (1.9.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(2), 4(11)(b)

24 Preservation of records relating to drugs in Schedules 3 and 5
1 A producer of any drug specified in Schedule 3 or 5 and a wholesale dealer in any such drug shall keep every invoice or other like record issued in respect of each quantity of such a drug obtained by him and in respect of each quantity of such a drug supplied by him.
2 A person who is authorised under regulation 9(4)(a) to supply any drug specified in Schedule 3 shall keep every invoice or other like record issued in respect of each quantity of such a drug obtained by him and in respect of each quantity of such a drug supplied by him.
3 A retail dealer in any drug specified in Schedule 3, a person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home and a person in charge of a laboratory shall keep every invoice or other like record issued in respect of each quantity of such a drug obtained by him and in respect of each quantity of such a drug supplied by him.
Words in reg. 24(3) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 15
Words in reg. 24(3) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(3)(f)
4 A retail dealer in any drug specified in Schedule 5 shall keep every invoice or other like record issued in respect of each quantity of such a drug obtained by him.
5 Every invoice or other record which is required by this regulation to be kept in respect of a drug specified in Schedule 3 shall contain information sufficient to identify the date of the transaction and the person by whom or to whom the drug was supplied.
6 Every document kept in pursuance of this regulation (other than a health prescription) shall be preserved for a period of two years from the date on which it is issued, except that the keeping of a copy of the document made at any time during the said period of two years shall be treated for the purposes of this paragraph as if it were the keeping of the original document.

24A Preservation of records: supplementary
For the purposes of regulations 23 and 24(6), “preserved” means kept in its original form, or copied and kept in a computerised form which is in accordance with best practice guidance endorsed by the Secretary of State under section 2 of the National Health Service Act 1977.
Reg. 24A inserted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 11

25 Exempt products
Nothing in regulations 19 to 24 shall have effect in relation to any exempt product.

26 Furnishing of information with respect to controlled drugs
1 The persons specified in paragraph (2) shall on demand made by the Secretary of State or by any person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State in that behalf—
(a) furnish such particulars as may be requested in respect of the producing, obtaining or supplying by him of any controlled drug or in respect of any stock of such drugs in his possession;
(b) for the purpose of confirming any such particulars, produce any stock of such drugs in his possession;
(c) produce any register, book or document required to be kept under these Regulations relating to any dealings in controlled drugs which is in his possession.
1A For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the Secretary of State or any person authorised in writing by the Secretary of State in that behalf may request that a register which is kept in computerised form be produced by sending a copy of it, in computerised or other form, to the appropriate person.
Reg. 26(1A) inserted (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 12
2 The persons referred to in paragraph (1) are—
(a) any person authorised by or under these Regulations to produce any controlled drug;
(b) any person authorised by or under any provision of the Act to import or export any controlled drug;
(c) a wholesale dealer;
(d) a retail dealer;
(e) a practitioner;
(f) the person in charge or acting person in charge of a hospital, organisation providing ambulance services or care home;
Words in reg. 26(2)(f) substituted (1.6.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 16
Words in reg. 26(2) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(3)(g)
(g) a person who is in charge of a laboratory;
(h) a person who is authorised under regulation 9(4)(a) to supply any controlled drug.
(i) a supplementary prescriber;
Reg. 26(2)(i) inserted (14.3.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/271), regs. 1, 2(11)
(j) a nurse independent prescriber
Reg. 26(2)(j) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 14
(k) a registered chiropodist or registered podiatrist;
Reg. 26(2)(k)-(m) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1345), regs. 1(2), 11
(l) a paramedic independent prescriber;
(m) a therapeutic radiographer independent prescriber.
3 Nothing in this regulation shall require the furnishing of personal records which a person has acquired or created in the course of his profession or occupation and which he holds in confidence; and in this paragraph “personal records” means documentary and other records concerning an individual (whether living or dead) who can be identified from them and relating to his physical or mental health.

27 Destruction of controlled drugs
1 No person who is required by any provision of, or by any term or condition of a licence having effect under, these Regulations to keep records with respect to a drug specified in Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4 shall destroy such a drug or cause such a drug to be destroyed except in the presence of and in accordance with any directions given by a person authorised (whether personally or as a member of a class) for the purposes of this paragraph by the Secretary of State or, subject to paragraph (1A), an accountable officer (hereafter in this regulation referred to as an “authorised person”).
Words in reg. 27(1) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(12)(a)
1A An accountable officer shall not be an authorised person.
Reg. 27(1A) inserted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(12)(b)
2 An authorised person may, for the purposes of analysis, take a sample of a drug specified in Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4 which is to be destroyed.
3 Where a drug specified in Schedule 1, 2, 3 or 4 is destroyed in pursuance of paragraph (1) by or at the instance of a person who is required by any provision of, or by any term or condition of a licence having effect under, these Regulations to keep a record in respect of the obtaining or supply of that drug, that record shall include particulars of the date of destruction and the quantity destroyed and shall be signed by the authorised person in whose presence the drug is destroyed.
4 Where the master or owner of a ship or installation manager of an offshore installation has in his possession a drug specified in Schedule 2 which he no longer requires, he shall not destroy the drug or cause it to be destroyed but shall dispose of it to a constable, or to a person who may lawfully supply that drug to him.
5 Nothing in paragraph (1) or (3) shall apply to any person who is required to keep records only by virtue of regulation 22(2), (3) or (5) or 24(3).
Words in reg. 27(5) substituted (10.4.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/625), regs. 1(1), 5
6 Nothing in paragraph (1) or (3) shall apply to the destruction of a drug which has been supplied to a practitioner or pharmacist for that purpose in pursuance of regulation 6(2) or (3).

28 Revocations
1 The regulations specified in Schedule 7 are hereby revoked.
2 Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any register, record, book, prescription or other document required to be preserved under regulation 23 or 24 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985 shall be preserved for the same period of time as if these Regulations had not been made.
S.I. 1985/2066.
3 In the case of a prescription issued before the coming into force of these Regulations, regulation 16(1) shall have effect as if—
(a) in the case of a prescription containing a controlled drug other than a drug to which the provisions of regulation 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985 applied at the time the prescription was issued, sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of that paragraph were omitted; and
(b) in any other case, for the said sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) there were substituted the words “ unless the prescription complies with the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985 relating to prescriptions ”.
Bob Ainsworth Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Home Office

SCHEDULE 1 CONTROLLED DRUGS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26 AND 27
Regulation 3
1 The following substances and products, namely -
(a) Adinazolam (1-(8-Chloro-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepin-1-yl)-N,N-dimethylmethanamine)
N-Benzyl-ethylphenidate
Bromazolam (8-bromo-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)
Bufotenine
Cannabinol
Cannabinol derivatives not being—
(i) dronabinol or its stereoisomers; or
(ii) the substance specified in paragraph 10 of Schedule 5
Cannabis (not being the substance specified in paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 4) and cannabis resin
Cathinone
4’-Chlorodiazepam (7-Chloro-5-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Clonazolam (6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] benzodiazepine)
Coca leaf
Concentrate of poppy-straw
Deschloroetizolam (2-Ethyl-9-methyl-4-phenyl-6H-thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] diazepine)
3,4-Dichloroethylphenidate
3,4-Dichloromethylphenidate (3,4-DCMP)
Diclazepam (7-Chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
[2,3–Dihydro–5–methyl–3–(4–morpholinylmethyl)pyrrolo[1, 2, 3–de]–1,4–benzoxazin–6–yl]–1–naphthalenylmethanone
3–Dimethylheptyl–11–hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol
Ethylnaphthidate
Ethylphenidate
Eticyclidine
Etizolam
Etryptamine
Flualprazolam (8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)
Flubromazepam (7-Bromo-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Flubromazolam (8-Bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] benzodiazepine)
Flunitrazolam (6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)
4-Fluoroethylphenidate
4-Fluoromethylphenidate
Fonazepam (5-(2-Fluorophenyl)-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Fungus (of any kind) which contains psilocin or an ester of psilocin
[9–Hydroxy–6–methyl–3–[5–phenylpentan–2–yl] oxy–5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10a–octahydrophenanthridin–1–yl] acetate
9-(Hydroxymethyl)–6, 6–dimethyl–3–(2–methyloctan–2–yl)–6a, 7, 10, 10a–tetrahydrobenzo[c]chromen–1–ol
3-Hydroxyphenazepam (7-Bromo-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-hydroxy-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Isopropylphenidate (IPP or IPPD)
Khat
Lysergamide
Lysergide and otherN-alkyl derivatives of lysergamide
Meclonazepam (5-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-methyl-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Mescaline
Methcathinone
4-Methylmethylphenidate
Methylmorphenate
Methylnaphthidate (HDMP-28)
N-methyl-1-(thiophen-2-yl)propan-2-amine (methiopropamine or MPA)
Metizolam (4-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-ethyl-6H-thieno[3,2-f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] diazepine)
Nifoxipam (5-(2-Fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxy-7-nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2- one)
Nitrazolam (1-Methyl-8-nitro-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)
Norfludiazepam (7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)
Propylphenidate
...
Psilocin
Pyrazolam (8-Bromo-1-methyl-6-(2-pyridinyl)-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] benzodiazepine)
Raw opium
Rolicyclidine
Tenocyclidine
(6aR,9R)-4-acetyl-N,N-diethyl-7-methyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide (ALD-52)
4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-a-methylphenethylamine
1-Cyclohexyl-4-(1,2-diphenylethyl)piperazine (MT-45)
3,4-dichloro-N-[[1-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]methyl]benzamide (AH-7921)
3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide (U-47,700)
(6aR,9R)-N,N-diethyl-7-allyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide (AL-LAD)
(6aR,9R)-N,N-diethyl-7-ethyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide (ETH-LAD)
(6aR,9R)-N,N-diethyl-7-propyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinoline-9-carboxamide (PRO-LAD)
N,N-Diethyltryptamine
2-((Dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexanol
2,4-dimethylazetidinyl{(6aR,9R)-7-methyl-4,6,6a,7,8,9-hexahydroindolo[4,3-fg]quinolin-9-yl}methanone (LSZ)
N,N-Dimethyltryptamine
2,5-Dimethoxy-a,4-dimethylphenethylamine
N-Hydroxy-tenamphetamine
4-Methyl-aminorex
4-Methyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)-4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-amine (4,4’-DMAR)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) substituted (24.6.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/559), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (10.4.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/625), regs. 1(1), 6
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(1)(a)(i)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(d)
Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(e)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (18.8.2021) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/897), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(a)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(f)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (18.8.2021) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/897), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(b)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (18.7.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1653), regs. 1, 2(3)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(1)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(g)
Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (24.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1377), regs. 1(1), 3
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(h)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(i)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (27.11.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1117), regs. 1(1), 3
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (18.8.2021) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/897), regs. 1(2), 2(2)(c)
Word in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) omitted (28.3.2011) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/448), regs. 1(1), 4
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(j)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (7.1.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (11.3.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/231), regs. 1(1), 3(a)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (7.1.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (31.5.2017) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/631), regs. 1(1), 3(k)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (26.2.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/176), regs. 1(1), 3
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (7.1.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 3(c)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(a) inserted (11.3.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/231), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
(b) any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (a) above) structurally derived from tryptamine or from a ring-hydroxy tryptamine by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say—
(i) by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the sidechain to any extent with alkyl or alkenyl substituents, or by inclusion of the nitrogen atom of the side chain (and no other atoms of the side chain) in a cyclic structure;
(ii) by substitution at the carbon atom adjacent to the nitrogen atom of the side chain with alkyl or alkenyl substituents;
(iii) by substitution in the 6-membered ring to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, thioalkyl, alkylenedioxy, or halide substituents;
(iv) by substitution at the 2-position of the tryptamine ring system with an alkyl substituent;
Sch. 1 para. 1(b) substituted (7.1.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 4
(c) the following phenethylamine derivatives, namely—
Allyl(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine
2-Amino-1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanol
2-Amino-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanol
Benzyl(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine
4-Bromo-b,2,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine
N-(4-sec-Butylthio-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)hydroxylamine
Cyclopropylmethyl(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine
2-(4,7-Dimethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indan-5-yl)ethylamine
2-(4,7-Dimethoxy-2,3-dihydro-1H-indan-5-yl)-1-methylethylamine
2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine
2-(1,4-Dimethoxy-2-naphthyl)ethylamine
2-(1,4-Dimethoxy-2-naphthyl)-1-methylethylamine
N-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-propylthiophenethyl)hydroxylamine
2-(1,4-Dimethoxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl)ethylamine
2-(1,4-Dimethoxy-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-2-naphthyl)-1-methylethylamine
a,a-Dimethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethylamine
a,a-Dimethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl(methyl)amine
Dimethyl(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine
N-(4-Ethylthio-2,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)hydroxylamine
4-Iodo-2,5-dimethoxy-a-methylphenethyl(dimethyl)amine
2-(1,4-Methano-5,8-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-naphthyl)ethylamine
2-(1,4-Methano-5,8-dimethoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-naphthyl)-1-methylethylamine
2-(5-Methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan-6-yl)-1-methylethylamine
2-Methoxyethyl(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine
2-(5-Methoxy-2-methyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan-6-yl)-1-methylethylamine
b-Methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethylamine
1-(3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl)butyl(ethyl)amine
1-(3,4-Methylenedioxybenzyl)butyl(methyl)amine
2-(a-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethylamino)ethanol
a-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl(prop-2-ynyl)amine
N-Methyl-N-(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)hydroxylamine
O-Methyl-N-(a-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)hydroxylamine
a-Methyl-4-(methylthio)phenethylamine
b,3,4,5-Tetramethoxyphenethylamine
b,2,5-Trimethoxy-4-methylphenethylamine
(d) any compound (not being methoxyphenamine or a compound for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (a) above) structurally derived from phenethylamine, anN-alkylphenethylamine,a-methylphenethylamine, anN-alkyl-a-methylphenethylamine,a-ethylphenethylamine, or anN-alkyl-a-ethylphenethylamine by substitution in the ring to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy or halide substitutents, whether or not further substituted in the ring by one or more other univalent substituents;
(e) any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in Schedule 2) structurally derived from fentanyl by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say -
(i) by replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any heteromonocycle whether or not further substituted in the heterocycle;
(ii) by substitution in the phenethyl group with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, halogeno, haloalkyl, amino or nitro groups;
(iii) by substitution in the piperidine ring with alkyl or alkenyl groups;
(iv) by substitution in the aniline ring with alkyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy, halogeno or haloalkyl groups;
(v) by substitution at the 4-position of the piperidine ring with any alkoxycarbonyl or alkoxyalkyl or acyloxy group;
(vi) by replacement of theN-propionyl group by another acyl group;
(f) any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in Schedule 2) structurally derived from pethidine by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say—
(i) by replacement of the l-methyl group by an acyl, alkyl whether or not unsaturated, benzyl or phenethyl group, whether or not further substituted;
(ii) by substitution in the piperidine ring with alkyl or alkenyl groups or with a propano bridge, whether or not further substituted;
(iii) by substitution in the 4-phenyl ring with alkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, halogeno or haloalkyl groups;
(iv) by replacement of the 4-ethoxycarbonyl by any other alkoxycarbonyl or any alkoxyalkyl or acyloxy group;
(v) by formation of an N-oxide or of a quaternary base.
(g) 1–benzylpiperazine or any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in Schedule 4) structurally derived from 1–benzylpiperazine or 1–phenylpiperazine by modification in any of the following ways—
(i) by substitution at the second nitrogen atom of the piperazine ring with alkyl, benzyl, haloalkyl or phenyl groups;
(ii) by substitution in the aromatic ring to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy, halide or haloalkyl groups;
Sch. 1 para. 1(g)-(l) inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(1)(b)
(h) Any compound structurally derived from 3–(1–naphthoyl)indole, 3-(2-naphthoyl)indole, 1H–indol–3–yl–(1–naphthyl)methane or 1H-indol-3-yl-(2-naphthyl)methane by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent.
Sch. 1 para. 1(h)-(k) substituted (26.2.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/176), regs. 1(1), 4
(i) Any compound structurally derived from 3–(1–naphthoyl)pyrrole or 3-(2-naphthoyl)pyrrole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the pyrrole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent.
(j) Any compound structurally derived from 1–(1–naphthylmethylene)indene or 1-(2-naphthylmethylene)indene by substitution at the 3–position of the indene ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indene ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent.
(k) Any compound structurally derived from 3–phenylacetylindole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent.
(l) any compound structurally derived from 2–(3–hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol by substitution at the 5–position of the phenolic ring by alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the cyclohexyl ring to any extent.
(la) Any compound structurally derived from 3-benzoylindole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent.
Sch. 1 para. 1(la)-(lc) inserted (26.2.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/176), regs. 1(1), 5
(lb) Any compound structurally derived from 3-(1-adamantoyl)indole or 3-(2-adamantoyl)indole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the adamantyl ring to any extent.
(lc) Any compound structurally derived from 3-(2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropylcarbonyl)indole by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cyanoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl or 2–(4–morpholinyl)ethyl, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent.
(ld) Any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in sub-paragraphs (h) to (lc) above) structurally related to 1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole (JWH-018), in that the four sub-structures, that is to say the indole ring, the pentyl substituent, the methanone linking group and the naphthyl ring, are linked together in a similar manner, whether or not any of the sub-structures have been modified, and whether or not substituted in any of the linked sub-structures with a benzyl or phenyl group and whether or not such compound is further substituted to any extent with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, halide, haloalkyl or cyano substituents and, where any of the sub-structures have been modified, the modifications of the sub-structures are limited to any of the following, that is to say—
(i) replacement of the indole ring with indane, indene, indazole, pyrrole, pyrazole, imidazole, benzimidazole, pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine, pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine or pyrazolo[3,4‑b]pyridine;
(ii) replacement of the pentyl substituent with alkyl, alkenyl, benzyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, (N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl, 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl or (tetrahydropyran-4-yl)methyl;
(iii) replacement of the methanone linking group with an ethanone, carboxamide, carboxylate, methylene bridge or methine group;
(iv) replacement of the 1-naphthyl ring with 2-naphthyl, phenyl, benzyl, adamantyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, 1-amino-1-oxopropan-2-yl, 1‑hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl or piperazinyl;
Sch. 1 para. 1(ld) inserted (14.12.2016) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1125), regs. 1(1), 2(2)
Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(ld) substituted (15.11.2019) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1362), regs. 1(1), 2
(m) Any compound (not being bupropion, diethylpropion, pyrovalerone or a compound for the time being specified in sub–paragraph (a) above) structurally derived from 2–amino–1–phenyl–1–propanone by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say—
(i) by substitution in the phenyl ring to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, alkylenedioxy, haloalkyl or halide substituents, whether or not further substituted in the phenyl ring by one or more other univalent substituents;
(ii) by substitution at the 3–position with an alkyl substituent;
(iii) by substitution at the nitrogen atom with alkyl or dialkyl groups, or by inclusion of the nitrogen atom in a cyclic structure.
Sch. 1 para. 1(m) inserted (16.4.2010) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1144), regs. 1(1), 3(b)
(n) Any compound structurally derived from 2–aminopropan–1–one by substitution at the 1‑position with any monocyclic, or fused‑polycyclic ring system (not being a phenyl ring or alkylenedioxyphenyl ring system), whether or not the compound is further modified in any of the following ways, that is to say—
(i) by substitution in the ring system to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or halide substituents, whether or not further substituted in the ring system by one or more other univalent substituents;
(ii) by substitution at the 3–position with an alkyl substituent;
(iii) by substitution at the 2‑amino nitrogen atom with alkyl or dialkyl groups, or by inclusion of the 2‑amino nitrogen atom in a cyclic structure.
Sch. 1 para. 1(n) inserted (23.7.2010) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1799), regs. 1(1), 3
(o) Any compound (not being pipradrol) structurally derived from piperidine, pyrrolidine, azepane, morpholine or pyridine by substitution at a ring carbon atom with a diphenylmethyl group, whether or not the compound is further modified in any of the following ways, that is to say,
(i) by substitution in any of the phenyl rings to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl or halide groups;
(ii) by substitution at the methyl carbon atom with an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or hydroxy group;
(iii) by substitution at the ring nitrogen atom with an alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkyl or hydroxyalkyl group.
Sch. 1 para. 1(o) inserted (13.6.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1311), regs. 1(1), 3
(p) 1-Phenylcyclohexylamine or any compound (not being eticyclidine, ketamine, phencyclidine, rolicyclidine, tenocyclidine or tiletamine) structurally derived from 1-phenylcyclohexylamine or 2-amino-2-phenylcyclohexanone by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say,
(i) by substitution at the nitrogen atom to any extent by alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, or replacement of the amino group with a 1-piperidyl, 1-pyrrolidyl or 1-azepyl group, whether or not the nitrogen containing ring is further substituted by one or more alkyl groups;
(ii) by substitution in the phenyl ring to any extent by amino, alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy or halide substituents, whether or not further substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent;
(iii) by substitution in the cyclohexyl or cyclohexanone ring by one or more alkyl substituents;
(iv) by replacement of the phenyl ring with a thienyl ring.
Sch. 1 para. 1(p) inserted (26.2.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/176), regs. 1(1), 6
(q) Any compound (not being benzyl(α-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenethyl)amine) structurally derived from mescaline, 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-α-methylphenethylamine, 2,5-dimethoxy-α,4-dimethylphenethylamine, N-hydroxytenamphetamine, or a compound specified in sub-paragraph (c) or (d) above, by substitution at the nitrogen atom of the amino group with a benzyl substituent, whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring of the benzyl group to any extent;
Sch. 1 para. 1(q)(r) inserted (10.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1275), regs. 1(1), 3
(r) Any compound (not being a compound for the time being specified in sub- paragraph (c) above) structurally derived from 1-benzofuran, 2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran, 1H-indole, indoline, 1H-indene, or indane by substitution in the 6-membered ring with a 2-ethylamino substituent whether or not further substituted in the ring system to any extent with alkyl, alkoxy, halide or haloalkyl substituents and whether or not substituted in the ethylamino side-chain with one or more alkyl substituents.
2 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified in paragraph 1.
3 Any ester or ether of a substance specified in paragraph 1 (not being 2-((dimethylamino)methyl)-1-(3-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexanol) or paragraph 2.
Sch. 1 para. 3 substituted (26.2.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/176), regs. 1(1), 7
4 Any salt of a substance specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 3.
5 Any preparation or other product containing a substance or product specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 4, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
6 But paragraphs 1 to 5 do not include a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans.
Sch. 1 para. 6 inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 6

SCHEDULE 2 CONTROLLED DRUGS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS 14, 15, 16, 16A, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26 AND 27
Regulation 3
1 The following substances and products, namely—
Acetorphine
Alfentanil
Allylprodine
Alphacetylmethadol
Alphameprodine
Alphamethadol
Alphaprodine
Amineptine
Anileridine
Benzethidine
Benzylmorphine (3-benzylmorphine)
Betacetylmethadol
Betameprodine
Betamethadol
Betaprodine
Bezitramide
Cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans
Carfentanil
Clonitazene
Cocaine
Desomorphine
Dextromoramide
Diamorphine
Diampromide
Diethylthiambutene
Difenoxin
Dihydrocodeinone O-carboxymethyloxime
Dihydroetorphine
Dihydromorphine
Dimenoxadole
Dimepheptanol
Dimethylthiambutene
Dioxaphetyl butyrate
Diphenoxylate
Dipipanone
Dronabinol
Drotebanol
Ecgonine, and any derivative of ecgonine which is convertible to ecgonine or to cocaine
Ethylmethylthiambutene
Etonitazene
Etorphine
Etoxeridine
Fentanyl
Furethidine
Hydrocodone
Hydromorphinol
Hydromorphone
4-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid
Hydroxypethidine
Isomethadone
Ketamine
Ketobemidone
Levomethorphan
Levomoramide
Levophenacylmorphan
Levorphanol
Lisdexamphetamine
Lofentanil
Medicinal opium
Metazocine
Methadone
Methadyl acetate
Methyldesorphine
Methyldihydromorphine (6-methyldihydromorphine)
Metopon
Morpheridine
Morphine
Morphine methobromide, morphine N-oxide and other pentavalent nitrogen morphine derivatives
Myrophine
Nabilone
Nicomorphine
Noracymethadol
Norlevorphanol
Normethadone
Normorphine
Norpipanone
Oripavine
Oxycodone
Oxymorphone
Pethidine
Phenadoxone
Phenampromide
Phenazocine
Phencyclidine
Phenomorphan
Phenoperidine
Piminodine
Piritramide
Proheptazine
Properidine
Racemethorphan
Racemoramide
Racemorphan
Remifentanil
Sufentanil
Tapentadol
Thebacon
Thebaine
Tilidate
Trimeperidine
Zipeprol
4-Cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane
4-Cyano-1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine
2-Methyl-3-morpholino-1,1-diphenylpropane-carboxylic acid
a-Methylphenethylhydroxylamine
1-Methyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid
4-Phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (28.3.2011) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/448), regs. 1(1), 5(a)
Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1432), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)
Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (7.1.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 5
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (30.11.2015) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(3), 17
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (10.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1275), regs. 1(1), 4
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(a)
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(b)
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1432), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)
Word in Sch. 2 para. 1 inserted (28.3.2011) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/448), regs. 1(1), 5(b)
2 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified in paragraph 1 not being dextromethorphan or dextrorphan.
3 Any ester or ether of a substance specified in paragraph 1 or 2, not being a substance specified in paragraph 6.
4 Any salt of a substance specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 3.
5 Any preparation or other product containing a substance or product specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 4, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
5A But paragraphs 2 to 5 only apply in respect of a cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans if the cannabis-based product that would, as a consequence of paragraphs 2 to 5, be specified in this Schedule but for the operation of this paragraph, is produced for medicinal use in humans.
Sch. 2 para. 5A inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 7(c)
6 The following substances and products, namely—
Acetyldihydrocodeine	Methaqualone
Amphetamine	Methylamphetamine
Codeine	Methylphenidate
Dextropropoxyphene	Nicocodine
Dihydrocodeine	Nicodicodine (6-nicotinoyldihydrocodeine)
Ethylmorphine (3-ethylmorphine)	Norcodeine
Fenethylline	Phenmetrazine
Glutethimide	Pholcodine
Lefetamine	Propiram
Mecloqualone	Quinalbarbitone
7 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified in paragraph 6.
8 Any salt of a substance specified in paragraph 6 or 7.
9 Any preparation or other product containing a substance or product specified in any of paragraphs 6 to 8, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
Word in Sch. 2 heading inserted (1.11.2018) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1055), regs. 1(1), 7(a)

SCHEDULE 3 CONTROLLED DRUGS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS 14, 15 ..., 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26 AND 27
Regulation 3
1 The following substances, namely—
(a)  
Benzphetamine
7-bromo-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
Buprenorphine
Cathine
Chlorphentermine
Diethylpropion
Ethchlorvynol
Ethinamate
Flunitrazepam
Gabapentin (1–(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid)
Mazindol
Mephentermine
Meprobamate
Methylphenobarbitone
Methyprylone
Midazolam
Pentazocine
Phendimetrazine
Phentermine
Pipradrol
Pregabalin ((S)–3–(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid)
Temazepam
Tramadol
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (13.6.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1311), regs. 1(1), 4
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (1.4.2019) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1383), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)
Word in Sch. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (1.1.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(e), 4(14)
Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (1.4.2019) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1383), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)
Word in Sch. 3 para. 1(a) inserted (10.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1275), regs. 1(1), 5
(b) any 5, 5 disubstituted barbituric acid not being quinalbarbitone.
2 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified in paragraph 1 or 3 not being phenylpropanolamine.
Sch. 3 paras. 2-5 substituted for Sch. 3 paras. 2-4 (13.6.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/1311), regs. 1(1), 5
3 Any—
(a) ester or ether of pipradrol; or
(b) ester of gabapentin (1–(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid) or pregabalin ((S)–3–(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid).
Words in Sch. 3 para. 3 substituted (1.4.2019) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1383), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
4 Any salt of a substance specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 3.
5 Any preparation or other product containing a substance specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 4, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
Words in Sch. 3 heading omitted (1.6.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(1), 18
SCHEDULE 4
Regulation 3

PART I CONTROLLED DRUGS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS 22, 23, 26 AND 27
1 The following substances and products, namely—
Alprazolam
Aminorex
Bromazepam
Brotizolam
Camazepam
Chlordiazepoxide
1–(3–chlorophenyl)piperazine
1–(3–chlorophenyl)–4–(3–chloropropyl)piperazine
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Clorazepic acid
Clotiazepam
Cloxazolam
Delorazepam
Diazepam
Estazolam
Ethyl loflazepate
Fencamfamin
Fenproporex
Fludiazepam
Flurazepam
Halazepam
Haloxazolam
...
...
Ketazolam
Loprazolam
Lorazepam
Lormetazepam
Medazepam
Mefenorex
Mesocarb
...
Nimetazepam
Nitrazepam
Nordazepam
Oxazepam
Oxazolam
Pemoline
Pinazepam
Prazepam
Pyrovalerone
Tetrazepam
Triazolam
N-Ethylamphetamine
Zaleplon
Zolpidem
Zopiclone
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(3)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 omitted (7.1.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 3) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3277), regs. 1(1), 6
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 omitted (30.11.2015) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/891), regs. 1(3), 19
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 omitted (1.1.2008) by virtue of The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(3)(e), 4(13)
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (10.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1275), regs. 1(1), 6(a)
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1432), regs. 1, 2(3)(b)
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (10.6.2014) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1275), regs. 1(1), 6(b)
2 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified in paragraph 1.
3 Any salt of a substance specified in paragraph 1 or 2.
4 Any preparation or other product containing a substance or product specified in any of paragraphs 1 to 3, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
5 A liquid formulation—
(a) containing a botanical extract of cannabis—
(i) with a concentration of not more than 30 milligrams of cannabidiol per millilitre, and not more than 30 milligrams of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol per millilitre, and
(ii) where the ratio of cannabidiol to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is between 0.7 and 1.3,
(b) which is dispensed through a metered dose pump as a mucosal mouth spray, and
(c) which was approved for marketing by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency on 16th June 2010
Sch. 4 Pt. 1 para. 5 inserted (10.4.2013) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/625), regs. 1(1), 7

PART II Controlled Drugs Excepted From the Prohibition on Possession; Excluded from the Application of Offences Arising from the Prohibition on Importation and Exportation when Carried Out in Person for Administration to That Person; and Subject to the Requirements of Regulations 22, 23, 26 and 27
1 The following substances, namely—
5α–Androstane–3,17–diol
Androst-4-ene-3,17-diol
1–Androstenediol
1–Androstenedione
4-Androstene-3, 17-dione
5–Androstenedione
5-Androstene-3, 17 diol
Atamestane
Bolandiol
Bolasterone
Bolazine
Boldenone
Boldione
Bolenol
Bolmantalate
Calusterone
4-Chloromethandienone
Clostebol
Danazol
Desoxymethyltestosterone
Dienedione (estra-4, 9-diene-3,17-dione)
Drostanolone
Enestebol
Epitiostanol
Ethyloestrenol
Fluoxymesterone
Formebolone
Furazabol
Gestrinone
3–Hydroxy–5α–androstan–17–one
Mebolazine
Mepitiostane
Mesabolone
Mestanolone
Mesterolone
Methandienone
Methandriol
Methenolone
Methyltestosterone
Metribolone
Mibolerone
Nandrolone
19–Norandrostenedione
19-Nor-4-Androstene-3, 17-dione
19-Nor-5-Androstene-3, 17 diol
19–Norandrosterone
Norboletone
Norclostebol
Norethandrolone
19–Noretiocholanolone
Ovandrotone
Oxabolone
Oxandrolone
Oxymesterone
Oxymetholone
Prasterone
Propetandrol
Prostanozol
Quinbolone
Roxibolone
Silandrone
Stanolone
Stanozolol
Stenbolone
Testosterone
Tetrahydrogestrinone
Thiomesterone
Trenbolone
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(i)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1432), regs. 1, 2(4)(a)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(ii)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(iii)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(iv)
Word in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (14.12.2016) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1125), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(v)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(vi)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (1.7.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1432), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(vii)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(viii)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(ix)
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 1 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(x)
2 Any compound (not being Trilostane or a compound for the time being specified in paragraph 1 of this Part of this Schedule) structurally derived from 17-hydroxyandrostan-3-one or from 17-hydroxyestran-3-one by modification in any of the following ways, that is to say -
(a) by further substitution at position 17 by a methyl or ethyl group;
(b) by substitution to any extent at one or more of positions 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 or 16, but at no other position;
(c) by unsaturation in the carbocyclic ring system to any extent, provided that there are no more than two ethylenic bonds in any one carbocyclic ring;
(d) by fusion of ring A with a heterocyclic system.
3 Any substance which is an ester or ether (or, where more than one hydroxyl function is available, both an ester and an ether) of a substance specified in paragraph 1 or described in paragraph 2 of this Part of this Schedule.
4 The following substances, namely—
Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG)
Clenbuterol
Non-human chorionic gonadotrophin
Somatotropin
Somatrem
Somatropin
Zeranol
Zilpaterol
Words in Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 4 inserted (23.12.2009) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3136), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(b)
5 Any stereoisomeric form of a substance specified or described in any of paragraphs 1 to 4 of this Part of this Schedule.
6 Any salt of a substance specified or described in any of paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Part of this Schedule.
7 Any preparation or other product containing a substance or product specified or described in any of paragraphs 1 to 6 of this Part of this Schedule, not being a preparation specified in Schedule 5.
Sch. 4 Pt. 2 heading substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 15

SCHEDULE 5 CONTROLLED DRUGS EXCEPTED FROM THE PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION AND POSSESSION (APART FROM NITROUS OXIDE) AND SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS 24 AND 26
Regulation 3
1 (1) Any preparation of one or more of the substances to which this paragraph applies, not being a preparation designed for administration by injection, when compounded with one or more other active or inert ingredients and containing a total of not more than 100 milligrams of the substance or substances (calculated as base) per dosage unit or with a total concentration of not more than 2.5% (calculated as base) in undivided preparations.
(2) The substances to which this paragraph applies are acetyldihydrocodeine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, ethylmorphine, nicocodine, nicodicodine (6-nicotinoyldihydrocodeine), norcodeine and pholcodine and their respective salts.
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 5 para. 2 revoked (14.11.2005) by The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (Supply to Addicts) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2864), regs. 1(1), 13
3 Any preparation of medicinal opium or of morphine containing (in either case) not more than 0.2% of morphine calculated as anhydrous morphine base, being a preparation compounded with one or more other active or inert ingredients in such a way that the opium or, as the case may be, the morphine cannot be recovered by readily applicable means or in a yield which would constitute a risk to health.
4 Any preparation of dextropropoxyphene, being a preparation designed for oral administration, containing not more than 135 milligrams of dextropropoxyphene (calculated as base) per dosage unit or with a total concentration of not more than 2.5% (calculated as base) in undivided preparations.
5 Any preparation of difenoxin containing, per dosage unit, not more than 0.5 milligrams of difenoxin and a quantity of atropine sulphate equivalent to at least 5% of the dose of difenoxin.
6 Any preparation of diphenoxylate containing, per dosage unit, not more than 2.5 milligrams of diphenoxylate calculated as base, and a quantity of atropine sulphate equivalent to at least 1% of the dose of diphenoxylate.
7 Any preparation of propiram containing, per dosage unit, not more than 100 milligrams of propiram calculated as base and compounded with at least the same amount (by weight) of methylcellulose.
8 Any powder of ipecacuanha and opium comprising—
10% opium, in powder,
10% ipecacuanha root, in powder, well mixed with
80% of any other powdered ingredient containing no controlled drug.
9 Any mixture containing one or more of the preparations specified in paragraphs 1 to 8, being a mixture of which none of the other ingredients is a controlled drug.
10 A liquid formulation—
(a) containing cannabidiol obtained by extraction and purification from cannabis;
(b) where the concentration of—
(i) delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is not more than 0.1 milligram per millilitre; and
(ii) cannabidiol is 95-105 milligrams per millilitre;
(c) which is presented in a bottle, as an oral solution for oral administration; and
(d) which was approved for marketing by the European Commission on 19th September 2019.
Sch. 5 para. 10 inserted (24.6.2020) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/559), regs. 1(1), 2(4)
11 Nitrous oxide.
Sch. 5 para. 11 inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 8(b)
Words in Sch. 5 heading inserted (8.11.2023) by The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1099), regs. 1(1), 8(a)

SCHEDULE 6 FORM OF REGISTER
Regulation 19

PART I Entries to be made in case of obtaining
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PART II Entries to be made in case of supply
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 6 revoked (1.2.2008) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(4)(b), 4(15)

SCHEDULE 7 REGULATIONS REVOKED
Regulation 28
Regulations revoked	References
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985	S.I. 1985/2066
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1986	S.I. 1986/2330
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1988	S.I. 1988/916
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1989	S.I. 1989/1460
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1990	S.I. 1990/2630
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1995	S.I. 1995/2048
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 1995	S.I. 1995/3244
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1996	S.I. 1996/1597
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1998	S.I. 1998/882
The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1999	S.I. 1999/1404
SCHEDULE 8
Regulations 6(2), 8(8), 9(8) and 10(2)
1 Any of the following persons may supply or administer a specified controlled drug under a patient group direction, namely—
(a) a person who holds a certificate of proficiency in ambulance paramedic skills issued by, or with the approval of, the Secretary of State, or a person who is a ... registered paramedic;
Word in Sch. 8 para. 1(a) revoked (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(16)(a)
(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sch. 8 para. 1(b) omitted (1.8.2004) by virtue of The Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1771), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 24(d)
(c) a registered midwife;
(d) a registered optometrist;
Sch. 8 para. 1(d)-(h) substituted (16.8.2007) by The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/2154), regs. 2(1), 4(16)(b)
(e) a registered chiropodist;
(f) a registered orthoptist;
(g) a registered physiotherapist;
(h) a registered radiographer;
(i) a registered occupational therapist;
Sch. 8 para. 1(i)(j) inserted (7.7.2006) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1450), regs. 2(1), 11 (with regs. 12, 13)
(j) a registered orthotist and prosthetist;
(k) a pharmacist;
Sch. 8 para. 1(k) inserted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 16
Sch. 8 inserted (15.10.2003) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2429), reg. 1, Sch.
Sch. 8 reference note substituted (23.4.2012) by The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/973), regs. 1(1), 16

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke and re-enact, with amendments, the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985, as amended. They provide certain exemptions from the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 which, subject to such regulations, prohibit the production, importation, exportation, possession and supply of controlled drugs, which are specified in Schedule 2 to that Act. The Regulations also make provision in relation to prescriptions, records and the furnishing of information concerning controlled drugs and for the supervision of the destruction of such drugs.
Two changes of substance are made by the Regulations. One is the addition of thirty-five phenethylamine derivatives which are made subject to control under the Act of 1971 by virtue of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3932) to Schedule 1 and one such derivative to Schedule 2. The other change is that the 33 benzodiazepines and 8 other substances formerly in Schedule 4 Part II are now in Part I of that Schedule. They are no longer exempt from the prohibition on importation and exportation or from the prohibition on possession when in the form of a medicinal product. The 54 anabolic substances formerly in Schedule 4 Part I are now in Part II of that Schedule. There are no changes to the controls which currently apply to these substances.