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Patient group directions — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPatient group directionsGPhC CRA

A pharmacy service uses a PGD for influenza vaccination and a patient outside the inclusion criteria requests vaccination under it. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Supply or administration under the PGD is not permitted outside its criteria

A PGD must be followed as written, including inclusion and exclusion criteria. This makes supply or administration under the pgd is not permitted outside its criteria the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP