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Published on: 8th May 2024 | Updated on: 19th November 2024

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Amendments to pharmacy regulations to introduce OPD +/- 10% dispensing

Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Prescription Regulations

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Codeine Linctus reclassification from P to POM


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