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MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Antibiotics Ordinance (Chapter 137)

ANTIBIOTICS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 1987

Introduction

The purpose of this memorandum is to seek Members' approval for the making of the Antibiotics (Amendment) Regulations 1987 (Annex A).

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The proposed amendment is intended to update the list of antibiotic substances subject to control under the Antibiotics Ordinance (Chapter 137).

Background

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Under section 4 of the Antibiotics Ordinance, only qualified persons are allowed to sell, supply or administer by way of treatment antibiotics listed in the Schedule to the Antibiotics Regulations. It is Government's policy that without exception all antibiotics should be controlled as they are potent substances which may produce harmful effects and resistant bacterial strains if not used properly.

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The Director of Medical and Health Services has reported that eight antibiotics, as listed in Annex B, have been developed since the list was last amended in March 1977. It is proposed that these new antibiotics should also be subject to control.

The Regulations

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Regulation 2 of the amendment regulations amends the Schedule to the principal regulations by replacing the present list of antibiotics with an expanded list, including the eight new antibiotics.

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The Pharmaceutical Registration Committee of Pharmacy and Poisons Board has been consulted and has endorsed the proposals.

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