Amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 20012

1

The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 20012 are amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 3 (controlled drugs subject to the requirements of regulations 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26 and 27)—

a

after “Flunitrazepam” insert—

Gabapentin (1–(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid)

b

after “Pipradrol” insert—

Pregabalin ((S)–3–(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid)

3

In paragraph 3 of Schedule 3, for “Any ester or ether of pipradrol.” substitute—

Any—

a

ester or ether of pipradrol; or

b

ester of gabapentin (1–(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid) or pregabalin ((S)–3–(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid).