# The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Amendment Regulations 1996, Regulation 9: Supplemental services and additional professional services


(1) In regulation 16 of the 1992 Regulations (supplemental services), omit paragraphs (2)(b) and (3)(b), and the word “and” and immediately preceding the latter.
(2) In regulation 16A of the 1992 Regulations (additional professional services), after sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2) insert—
“(c) keeping records in connection with drugs supplied to any person—
(i) who claims exemption under regulation 6(1)(c) of the National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Regulations 1989 (which provides that those aged 60 or over are exempt from prescription charges), or
(ii) who, in the opinion of the pharmacist providing the drug, is likely to have difficulty understanding the nature and dosage of the drug provided and the times at which it is to be taken,
in circumstances where the nature of the drug is such that, in the opinion of the pharmacist providing it, the same or a similar drug is likely to be prescribed for that person regularly on future occasions.
(3) In paragraph (2)(c) above, “records” includes a record of—
(a) the name and address of the person to whom the drug is supplied;
(b) the name, quantity and dosage of the drug provided; and
(c) the date on which it is provided.”.
(3) In Schedule 2 (terms of service), in paragraph 8 (remuneration of chemists)—
(a) omit sub-paragraph (1); and

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/698/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-pharmaceutical-services-amendment-regulations-1996/regulation-9
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