The Medicines (Pharmacy and General Sale— Exemption) Order 1980
This Order consolidates, with amendments, provisions granting exemption from the restrictions imposed by sections 52 and 53 of the Medicines Act 1968. Section 52 provides that medicinal products not on a general sale list shall be sold or supplied only on premises that are a registered pharmacy and by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. Section 53 provides that medicinal products on a general sale list may be sold elsewhere than at a registered pharmacy only if certain specified conditions are fulfilled.