# The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002 No. 1) (“the 2002 Regulations”) to permit independent prescribing of controlled drugs by therapeutic radiographer independent prescribers and paramedic independent prescribers. They also permit the supply of codeine products by podiatrists and make technical amendments in respect of podiatrist independent prescribers and physiotherapist independent prescribers, and as regards possession of ketamine by healthcare professionals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2023/218/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/misuse-of-drugs-amendment-no2-regulations-northern-ireland-2023/note
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