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MHRA alert implementation — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyMHRA alert implementationGPhC CRA

A pharmacy receives an MHRA drug safety alert about additional counselling for a medicine stocked in the pharmacy. The team is busy and suggests filing it later. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: D — Review the alert promptly, identify affected patients or stock and update procedures where needed

MHRA safety alerts may require prompt action to protect patients. The pharmacy should assess relevance to stock, patients, SOPs and counselling. Documentation of actions helps demonstrate governance. Delaying action until routine review may miss preventable harm.

Reference: MHRA Drug Safety Update; GPhC Standards