PART 2MAXIMUM PRICES
Temporary exemptions10
1
The Secretary of State may by direction, exempt for such temporary period as the Secretary of State may determine a presentation from the effect of regulation 8(1) or (2) where the Secretary of State considers that a temporary exemption is necessary to ensure adequate supplies of that presentation for health service purposes.
2
The Secretary of State must specify in any direction given under paragraph (1)—
a
the new temporary maximum price at which an item of presentation may be supplied for health service use; and
b
the period during which the new temporary maximum price will apply.
3
The power to issue a direction under paragraph (1) may be exercised on application by a manufacturer or supplier of a presentation or on the Secretary of State’s own motion.