Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (“the 2001 Regulations”). Regulations 2 to 7 amend regulations 2, 6B and 7 to 10 of the 2001 Regulations, to replace references to “extended formulary nurse prescribers” with references to “nurse independent prescribers”. The effect is that nurse independent prescribers will be allowed to prescribe, supply, possess, administer and give directions for the administration of specified controlled drugs in those circumstances in which extended formulary nurse prescribers were previously able to.

Regulations 3(c) to (e) and 6(b) amend regulations 6B and 9 of the 2001 Regulations to allow nurse independent prescribers to prescribe and supply diazepam, lorazepam and midazolam for the treatment of tonic-clonic seizures.