Supplying Water for Injection Without a Prescription

Patient group directions (PGDs)

Water for Injection (WFI) is normally classified as a prescription-only medicine (POM) when intended for parenteral use. However, there is a specific statutory exemption that allows pharmacies to supply WFI without a prescription in defined circumstances. Legal Basis This exemption is set out in Schedule 17 of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1916/schedule/17/made It applies…

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