The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 2003

Insertion of article 5A of the principal Order

7.  After article 5 of the principal Order (exempt medicinal products), insert the following article—

Exemption for products consisting of or containing aloxiprin, aspirin or paracetamol

5A.  A medicinal product falling within article 3(g) shall be exempt from the restrictions imposed by section 58(2) (restrictions on sale, supply and administration) if the quantity of that product sold or supplied to a person at any one time does not exceed 100 tablets or capsules..