# The Medicines (Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Order 1991, Article 9: Defences


The restrictions imposed by section 58(2)(a) (restrictions on sale and supply) shall not apply to the sale or supply of a prescription only medicine by an appropriate practitioner in accordance with a forged prescription where the appropriate practitioner, having exercised all due diligence, believes on reasonable grounds that the prescription is genuine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1392/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/medicines-veterinary-drugs-prescription-only-order-1991/article-9
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