What are the three categories of medicines under the Medicines Act?
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The Medicines Act 1968, a cornerstone of UK pharmaceutical law, established a clear classification system to ensure medicine safety and appropriate use. It defines **what are the three categories of medicines under the Medicines Act**: Prescription Only Medicine (POM), Pharmacy Medicine (P), and General Sales List (GSL). These classifications dictate where and under what conditions a medicine can be sold or supplied to the public.
