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Prescription-only medicine classification — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient asks to buy amoxicillin capsules because he has taken them before for a chest infection. There is no prescription or PGD service. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Amoxicillin is a POM requiring a valid legal supply route

Amoxicillin is a prescription-only medicine. It requires a valid prescription, PGD, prescribing service or another lawful supply route. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP