Supplying Naloxone Without a Prescription

PharmacyLaw guidance graphic about supplying naloxone without a prescription under UK law
Patient group directions (PGDs)

Naloxone is a prescription-only medicine (POM) used to reverse opioid overdose. UK law provides specific statutory exemptions that allow naloxone to be supplied and administered without a prescription in defined circumstances. Legal Basis The key provisions are in the Human Medicines Regulations 2012: Schedule 17 – supply exemptions Regulation 238 & Schedule 19 – emergency…

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