# The Branded Health Service Medicines (Costs) Regulations 2018, Regulation 13: Former voluntary scheme members


(1) Where these Regulations apply to a manufacturer or supplier after they have left a voluntary scheme the maximum price which may be charged for an item of presentation by a manufacturer or supplier will be the price as determined by the Secretary of State by direction.
(2) When making a direction under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State may take into account the following factors—
(a) any permanent reductions of price under the relevant voluntary scheme;
(b) any permanent increases of price under that scheme; and
(c) any other relevant factors.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/345/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/branded-health-service-medicines-costs-regulations-2018/regulation-13
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