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PGD supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A community pharmacy is providing an NHS vaccination service using a signed patient group direction. A trainee asks what the PGD allows. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: ANamed authorised professionals may supply or administer specified medicines within the PGD criteria

A patient group direction is a legal framework allowing specified healthcare professionals to supply or administer listed medicines to patients who meet defined criteria. The practitioner must be authorised, trained, and work within the PGD. It does not remove the need for consent, assessment, and record keeping.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP