Sentence for gving antibiotics to friend and friend dies?

[Guest]

Hi there,

As the title suggests.

I am a writer and I'm trying to track down what the sentence would be in such a scenario. Specifically, my character has epilepsy and the antibiotic is just one of a number of factors that cause an induced fit.

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

[R0b]

You might want to check the Sentencing Guidelines: https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/

Type in the search box 'drug' and you'll find your answer as a starting point - this is of course assuming the antibiotic is a controlled drug.

[Zay475]

Hi there,

As the title suggests.

I am a writer and I'm trying to track down what the sentence would be in such a scenario. Specifically, my character has epilepsy and the antibiotic is just one of a number of factors that cause an induced fit.

Any help would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks Rob,

As it turns out the antibiotic isn't a controlled drug according to the list I have found on the government website. Would that mean that there would be no legal penalty at all? The drug is Erythromycin if that is relevant.

Thanks again.

[R0b]

If the antibiotic is a prescription only drug, then you may want to read the Medicines Act 1968: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/67/contents

I'm not familiar with the Act, but I believe it is an offence to supply prescription only drugs.

Edit: Take a look at Section 67 of that Act, might be of assistance.

That said, there could be a case of involuntary manslaughter charge

[Zay475]

Thanks Rob,

As it turns out the antibiotic isn't a controlled drug according to the list I have found on the government website. Would that mean that there would be no legal penalty at all? The drug is Erythromycin if that is relevant.

Thanks again.

Thank you Rob,

You have been an enormous help, much appreciated!

Kind regards

[des8]

FYI the Medicines Act 1968 was partially repealed by the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
Part 4 is the relevant section for you