Legislation restricting the sale and supply of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues extended

Last week the Government made the the Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (Extension) Order 2024, which has the effect of extending the ban, which was due to expire.

The ban has been extended until 26 November 2024. The Secretary of State has expressed the intention to make the ban permanent, but can only do this by following a procedure set out in the Medicines Act 1968, including a formal consultation. 

The government has also extended the order to cover Northern Ireland, following an agreement from the Northern Ireland Executive, to come into effect from 27 August 2024.

Our previous news article, from May, can be found here: New legislation restricting the sale and supply of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone analogues

More information regarding the ban can be found on our webpage: Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Prescription Regulations