# The Human Medicines Regulations 2012, Regulation 174: Supply in response to spread of pathogenic agents etc


The prohibitions in regulation 46 (requirement for authorisation) do not apply where the sale or supply of a medicinal product is authorised by the licensing authority on a temporary basis in response to the suspected or confirmed spread of—
(a) pathogenic agents;
(b) toxins;
(c) chemical agents; or
(d) nuclear radiation,
which may cause harm to human beings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/regulation/174 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-medicines-regulations-2012/regulation-174
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