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Serious dispensing error disclosure — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsSerious dispensing error disclosureGPhC CRA

A patient was supplied atenolol instead of amlodipine and took two doses before the error was found. He feels light-headed but is stable. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B — Contact the patient promptly, apologise, assess harm and arrange appropriate clinical follow-up

When a dispensing error may have caused harm, patient safety comes first. The patient should be contacted promptly, given an apology and advised on appropriate clinical assessment. The incident should be documented and reviewed to reduce recurrence. Concealing or delaying disclosure is inconsistent with professional standards.

Reference: GPhC Standards; Duty of candour principles