The Medicines for Human Use (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2010
Articles 2 and 3 amend the Prescription Only Medicines (Human Use) Order 1997 (“the POM Order”) and the Medicines (Pharmacy and General Sale – Exemption) Order 1980 to include dental hygienists and dental therapists in the list of healthcare professionals that can sell, supply or administer medicines under a patient group direction.