A pharmacist is asked to administer an influenza vaccine under a PGD. The patient falls outside the PGD age range but is clinically eligible under a

Question

A pharmacist is asked to administer an influenza vaccine under a PGD. The patient falls outside the PGD age range but is clinically eligible under a separate local service. What is the legal classification/requirement?

Accepted Answer

The PGD cannot be used outside its criteria; another lawful route is needed

Answer

The patient can sign consent to override the PGD criteria

Answer

The medicine can be supplied because vaccines are not POMs

Answer

The pharmacy technician can authorise supply instead

Answer

The PGD may be altered verbally by the pharmacist for this patient

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A pharmacist is asked to administer an influenza vaccine under a PGD. The patient falls outside the PGD age range but is clinically eligible under a separate local service. What is the legal classification/requirement?