Health Professionals
The purpose of the instrument is to replace the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 1995 (SI/1995/414) and to include in these regulations all amendments made since 31 March 1995, when these regulations came into force. Certain new provisions are made, principally introducing a provision for serial prescriptions which will form the basis of the Chronic Medication Service (CMS) when introduced. Provision is also made in these regulations for the introduction of a new duty on Health Boards to take reasonable steps to consult on applications to the Pharmaceutical List with persons to whom pharmaceutical services may be provided as a result of that application. The instrument includes a number of amendments to clarify where duties and responsibilities are on the pharmacy contractor or pharmacist. This instrument has effect from 1 July 2009.
The new Pharmaceutical Regulations came into force in April 2011.
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