Explanatory note

This Order amends the Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997 (“the principal Order”) which specifies the description and classes of medicines which, subject to exemptions specified in the principal Order, may be administered in an emergency or by paramedics.

Article 2 amends the principal Order to ensure that, in an emergency, glucose is available for parenteral administration at any level of dilution.

Article 3 amends Part 3 of Schedule 5 to the principal Order to ensure that Adrenaline Hydrochloride is added to the list of medicines that are available for parenteral administration by paramedics.

An impact assessment has not been prepared for this instrument as there is no impact on the private and voluntary sectors.