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H pylori adherence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed omeprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin for H. pylori asks whether to stop antibiotics once pain improves. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: EComplete the prescribed eradication course even if symptoms improve

Stopping early reduces eradication success and may contribute to resistance. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF