The Medicines (Retail Sale or Supply of Herbal Remedies) Order 1977
This Order specifies, in Article 2, the classes of herbal remedies in respect of which the exemptions from the restrictions imposed by sections 52 and 53 of the Medicines Act 1968 conferred by section 56(1) and (2) of that Act do not have effect. Section 52 provides that medicinal products not on a general sale list shall only be sold or supplied on premises which 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 only be sold or supplied elsewhere than at a registered pharmacy if the conditions specified in that section are fulfilled.