Explanatory note

This Order exempts from the restriction imposed by section 7(3) of the Medicines Act 1968, under which the importation of medicinal products is prohibited except in accordance with a product licence, importation that becomes necessary by reason of the circumstances described in Article 2(2) of the Order. The exemption applies only to the importation of medicinal products that are already the subject of a product licence of right and where certain conditions as to undertakings, declarations and notifications are satisfied (Article 2(3)). The exemption does not apply to certain veterinary drugs (Article 2(4)).