(This note is not part of the Order)
Articles 2 and 3 amend the Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997 (“the POM Order”) and the Medicines (Pharmacy and General Sale – Exemption) Order 1980 to include dental hygienists and dental therapists in the list of healthcare professionals that can sell, supply or administer medicines under a patient group direction.
Article 3 substitutes the list of substances in Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 5 to the POM Order in order to expand and update the range of prescription only medicines that may be sold, supplied or administered by registered midwives.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as there is no impact on the private and voluntary sectors.