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Explain The Law And Regulations For The Medicines Act 1968

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The Medicines act 1968 governs the manufacture and supply of medicines it divides medical drugs into three categories which are, prescribed Medicines, Pharmacy Sales and general Sales. All professionals who are involved in medicines management are governed by a legal and professional accountability to follow best practice when prescribing and administering medication. This is essential in the provision of safe and effective patient care. Prescription only medicines can only be given in accordance with the directions of an appropriate practitioner. Unless instructed, there is no scope to alter the dose or change the form of a prescription only medicine, for example, by crushing or opening a capsule would be a breach of the 1968 Act. This is
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