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Patient group direction — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPatient group directionGPhC CRA

A pharmacist supplies an influenza vaccine under a patient group direction. A patient falls just outside the age range specified in the PGD. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — The PGD cannot be used outside its stated inclusion criteria

PGDs are legal frameworks with defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. A medicine cannot be supplied or administered under a PGD if the patient falls outside the authorised criteria. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP