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Owing balance for antibiotics — GPhC CRA MCQ

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The pharmacy has enough phenoxymethylpenicillin suspension for 3 days of a 10-day course. The wholesaler delivery is uncertain. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Consider whether partial supply is clinically appropriate and help the patient obtain the full course promptly

Partial supply may be appropriate in some circumstances, but the patient must be able to complete the clinically intended course. The pharmacist should consider urgency, availability, prescriber contact and referral to another pharmacy. Antibiotic substitution requires prescriber agreement. Returned medicines should not be reused for another patient.

Reference: MEP; pharmacy SOP