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Applying for an individual domestic drugs licence to prescribe cocaine, diamorphine and dipipanone for the treatment of addiction.
Advice for healthcare professionals on the reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine (POM), following a public consultation.
Safety leaflet on opioid medicines to help patients and their families reduce the risks of harm.
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
How to account for VAT on goods and services provided by registered health professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses and pharmacists.
NHS Business Services Authority contact number for ordering prepaid prescriptions for 3 or 12 months at a cheaper rate than single prescriptions
Find out about coronavirus (COVID-19) treatments available outside of hospital, including information on free prescriptions and lateral flow tests.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Information for patients, healthcare professionals and developers of new medicines
Fake, potentially harmful Ozempic and Saxenda pens have been found in the UK: you should only access these medicines via a medical prescription.
Information for British people on medical support in Thailand including mental health, lists of hospitals and care homes and how the British embassy can help.
This study was carried out in 80 public health facilities across 12 districts in 2 states of Haryana and Punjab
Information for companies on the import and export of controlled drugs to and from the UK.
Report of the review of the evidence for dependence on, and withdrawal from, prescribed medicines.
Three men have been sentenced to a total of three years at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to the illegal sale and supply online of prescription-only medicines and controlled Class B and Class C drugs with a street value...
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
How the MHRA makes decisions on what is a medicinal product (borderline products).
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