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Split pack expiry — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A pharmacy supplies 14 tablets from a manufacturer's pack of 28 tablets. The dispenser asks what expiry should appear on the split pack label. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: BUse an appropriate expiry based on the manufacturer's expiry and pharmacy SOP

Split packs should be labelled and managed according to pharmacy SOPs, with an appropriate expiry that does not exceed the manufacturer's expiry and accounts for packaging integrity. The patient needs safe information about use. Leaving expiry blank is poor practice. Arbitrary dates are unsafe.

Reference: MEP; pharmacy SOP