Regulation 5 Amendment of regulation 36A of the principal regulations

In regulation 36A of the principal regulations (additional professional services) after sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) there shall be inserted the following—

“(c)

keeping records in connection with drugs supplied to any person—

(i)

who claims exemption under regulation 15(1)(b) of the Health and Personal Social Services (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1973^f1 (which provides that those aged 60 or over are exempt from prescription charges), or

(ii)

who, in the opinion of the pharmacist providing the drug, is likely to have difficulty understanding the nature and dosage of the drug provided and the times at which it is to be taken,

in circumstances where the nature of the drug is such that, in the opinion of the pharmacist providing it, the same or a similar drug is likely to be prescribed for that person regularly on future occasions.

(3)

In paragraph (2)(c) “records” includes a record of—

(a)

the name and address of the person to whom the drug is supplied,

(b)

the name, quantity and dosage of the drug provided, and

(c)

the date on which it is provided.”.