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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made under sections 8 and 9 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, which enable an Order under that Act to amend subordinate legislation for specified purposes. In this case, the Order amends the National Health Service (General Medical Services) Regulations 1992 to allow for the creation and transmission of prescriptions by electronic means in cases where specified conditions are met. It may not be used for oxygen concentrators.

As a result of the transfer of certain functions of the Secretary of State in relation to Wales to the National Assembly for Wales, these amendments apply to England only.