# The Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Amendment Order 1997, Schedule 1: ENTRIES INSERTED IN SCHEDULE 1 TO THE PRINCIPAL ORDER


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Substance
Maximum strength
Route of administration, use or pharmaceutical form
Treatment limitations
Maximum quantity
Aspirin
(1) 325 mg
(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules
(2) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets or capsules
(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32
The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100
Paracetamol
(1) 120 mg
(1) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules for use in children aged less than 12 years
(1) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32
The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100
(2) 500 mg
(2) Non-effervescent tablets and capsules for use in adults and children not less than 12 years
(3) All preparations other than non-effervescent tablets and capsules
(2) The quantity sold or supplied in one container or package shall not exceed 32
The quantity of non-effervescent tablets, capsules or a combination of both sold or supplied to a person at any one time shall not exceed 100

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2044/schedule/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prescription-only-medicines-human-use-amendment-order-1997/schedule-1
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