PART 1Introductory

Citation, commencement and interpretation1

1

These Regulations may be cited as the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services, Charges and Prescribing) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and come into force on 26th November 2018.

2

In these Regulations—

  • “the Charges Regulations” means the National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations 20152;

  • “the GMS Contracts Regulations” means the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations 20153;

  • “the PLPS Regulations” means the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 20134; and

  • “the PMS Agreements Regulations” means the National Health Service (Personal Medical Services Agreements) Regulations 20155.