The Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Regulation 260

SCHEDULE 27 U.K. Package leaflets

PART 1 U.K. General requirements

1.  The name of the medicinal product. U.K.

2.  The strength and pharmaceutical form of the product. U.K.

3.  Where appropriate, whether the product is intended for babies, children or adults. U.K.

4.  Where the product contains up to three active substances, the common name of each active substance. U.K.

5.  The pharmaco-therapeutic group, or type of activity, of the product, in terms easily comprehensible for the patient. U.K.

6.  The product's therapeutic indications. U.K.

7.  A list of— U.K.

(a) contra-indications;

(b) appropriate precautions for use;

(c) interactions with other medicinal products which may affect the action of the product;

(d) interactions with other substances, including alcohol, tobacco and foodstuffs, which may affect the action of the product; and

(e) special warnings, if any, relating to the product.

8.  The list mentioned in paragraph 7 must— U.K.

(a) take into account the special requirements of particular categories of users (including, in particular, children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly and persons with specific pathological conditions);

(b) mention, if appropriate, possible effects on the ability to drive vehicles or to operate machinery; and

(c) list any excipients—

(i) if knowledge of the excipients is important for the safe and effective use of the product, and

(ii) the excipients are included in the guidance published pursuant to [F1 published under regulation 257D F2 ....]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 27 para. 8(c)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(2) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1488, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 158(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Words in Sch. 27 para. 8(c)(ii) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of The Human Medicines (Amendments relating to the Windsor Framework) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/832), regs. 1(1), 143(a)

9.  Instructions for proper use of the product including in particular— U.K.

(a) the dosage;

(b) the method and, if necessary, route of administration;

(c) the frequency of administration (including, if necessary, specifying times at which the product may or must be administered);

(d) the duration of treatment if this is to be limited;

(e) symptoms of an overdose and the action, if any, to be taken in case of an overdose;

(f) what to do if one or more doses have not been taken;

(g) an indication, if necessary, of the risk of withdrawal effects; and

(h) a specific recommendation to consult a doctor or pharmacist, as appropriate, for further explanation of the use of the product.

10.  A description of the adverse reactions which may occur in normal use of the medicinal product and, if necessary, the action to be taken in such a case. U.K.

11.  A reference to the expiry date printed on the packaging of the product with— U.K.

(a) a warning against using the product after that date;

(b) if appropriate, details of special storage precautions to be taken;

(c) if necessary, a warning concerning visible signs of deterioration;

(d) the full qualitative composition (in active substances and excipients), and the quantitative composition in active substances, using common names, of each presentation of the medicinal product;

(e) for each presentation of the product, the pharmaceutical form and content in weight, volume or units of dosage;

(f) the name and address of the holder of the [F3 UK marketing authorisation F4 ...], Article 126a authorisation or traditional herbal registration relating to the product and, if applicable, the name of the holder's appointed representative; and

(g) the name and address of the manufacturer of the product.

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Sch. 27 para. 11(f) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, reg. 204(3) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1488, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 158(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 Words in Sch. 27 para. 11(f) omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of The Human Medicines (Amendments relating to the Windsor Framework) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/832), regs. 1(1), 143(b)

12.  Where the product [F5 is authorised for sale or supply in Northern Ireland and] is authorised under different names in different member States in accordance with Articles 28 to 39 of the 2001 Directive, a list of the names authorised in each member State. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 27 para. 12 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(4) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1488, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 158(c)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

13.  For medicinal products included in the list referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 [F6 in the case of products for sale or supply in Northern Ireland, or the list referred to in regulation 202A, in the case of products for sale or supply in Great Britain,] the [F7 symbol and ] statement: “[F8 ▼] This medicinal product is subject to additional F9 ... monitoring”. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 27 para. 13 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(5)(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1488, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 158(d)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Words in Sch. 27 para. 13 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F8 Symbol in Sch. 27 para. 13 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(5)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F9 Word in Sch. 27 para. 13 omitted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2014) by virtue of The Human Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1878), regs. 1, 28(2) and word in Sch. 27 para. 13 omitted (N.I.) (1.10.2014) by virtue of The Human Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.R. 2014/324), regs. 1(1), 28(2)

[F10 14.   A standardised text relating to adverse event reporting in accordance with the third sub-paragraph of Article 59(1) of the 2001 Directive.] U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 27 para. 14 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.10.2014) by The Human Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1878), regs. 1, 28(3) and Sch. 27 para. 14 substituted (N.I.) (1.10.2014) by The Human Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014 (S.R. 2014/324), regs. 1(1), 28(3)

15.  The date on which the package leaflet was last revised. U.K.

PART 2 U.K. Paracetamol

16.  If a medicinal product contains paracetamol, unless the product is wholly or mainly intended for children twelve years old or younger, the words “Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage”. U.K.

17.  If a medicinal product contains paracetamol and is wholly or mainly intended for children twelve years old or younger, the words “Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine even if they seem well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage”. U.K.

[F11 Part 3 U.K. Advanced therapy medicinal products F12 ...

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 27 Pt. 3 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Medicines (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/775), regs. 1, 204(6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1488, reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 158(e)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F12 Words in Sch. 27 Pt. 3 heading omitted (1.1.2025) by virtue of The Human Medicines (Amendments relating to the Windsor Framework) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/832), regs. 1(1), 143(c)

18.   The name of the advanced therapy medicinal product.

19.   Where appropriate, whether the product is intended for babies, children or adults.

20.   The common name of the advanced therapy medicinal product.

21.   The therapeutic group, or type of activity, of the product, in terms easily comprehensible for the patient.

22.   Where the product contains cells or tissues, a description of those cells or tissues and of their specific origin, including the species of animal in cases of non-human origin.

23.   Where the product contains medical devices or active implantable medical devices, a description of those devices and their specific origin.

24.   The product's therapeutic indications.

25.   A list of information which is necessary before the medicinal product is taken or used, including—

(a) contra-indications;

(b) appropriate precautions for use;

(c) interactions with other medicinal products which may affect the action of the product;

(d) interactions with other substances, including alcohol, tobacco and foodstuffs which may affect the action of the product;

(e) special warnings; if any, relating to the product.

26.   The list mentioned in paragraph 25 must—

(a) take into account the special requirements of particular categories of users (including, in particular, children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly and persons with specific pathological conditions);

(b) mention, if appropriate, possible effects on the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery; and

(c) list any excipients—

(i) if knowledge of the excipients is important for the safe and effective use of the product; and

(ii) the excipients are included in the guidance published under regulation 257D.

27.   Instructions for proper use of the product including in particular—

(a) the dosage;

(b) the method of use, application, administration or implantation and, if necessary, the route of administration;

(c) the frequency of administration (including, if necessary, specifying the times at which the product may or must be administered);

(d) the duration of treatment if this is to be time limited;

(e) symptoms of an overdose and the action, if any, to be taken in the case of an overdose;

(f) what to do if one or more doses have not been taken;

(g) a specific recommendation to consult a doctor or pharmacist, as appropriate, for further explanation of the use of the product.

28.   A description of the adverse reactions which may occur in normal use of the medicinal product and, if necessary, the action to be taken in such a case.

29.   A reference to the expiry date printed on the packaging of the product with—

(a) a warning against using the product after that date;

(b) if appropriate, details of special storage precautions to be taken;

(c) if necessary, a warning concerning visible signs of deterioration;

(d) the full qualitative and quantitative composition;

(e) the name and address of the UK marketing authorisation holder and, if applicable, the name of the holder's appointed representative; and

(f) the name and address of the manufacturer.

30.   The date on which the package leaflet was last revised.]