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CD register discrepancy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A pharmacist discovers that the controlled drug (CD) register has a discrepancy — the balance of morphine sulphate 10 mg/5 mL oral solution recorded in the register does not match the physical stock. The register shows 200 mL remaining but only 150 mL is on the shelf. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Document the discrepancy, investigate the cause, and report to the responsible pharmacist and CD accountable officer if the discrepancy cannot be resolved

CD register discrepancies must be thoroughly investigated and documented. The pharmacist should check for possible explanations (dispensing errors, breakages, incorrect entries). If the discrepancy cannot be accounted for, it should be reported to the responsible pharmacist and the CD Accountable Officer. Simply adjusting the register without investigation is unacceptable. The register must not be altered to disguise discrepancies. Contacting the police is premature until an investigation has been conducted.

Reference: MEP; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; GPhC Guidance