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The Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020

29 April 2020

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the laying of regulations enabling emergency supply of controlled drugs during a pandemic.

Action Requested

The Minister has laid down the Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020, which will come into force on April 30, 2020. These regulations amend the existing Misuse of Drugs Regulations to allow pharmacists to supply certain controlled drugs without prescriptions in pandemic situations.

Key Facts

  • The Misuse of Drugs (Coronavirus) (Amendments Relating to the Supply of Controlled Drugs During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020 are being laid.
  • These regulations will come into force on 30 April 2020.
  • Pharmacists can supply Schedule 2, 3 or Part 1 Schedule 4 controlled drugs without prescriptions during a pandemic under specified conditions.
  • The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs provided its advice on 7 April.
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