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Oral vancomycin C difficile — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsOral vancomycin C difficileGPhC CRA

A patient taking oral vancomycin for C. difficile asks why it is not given intravenously. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Oral vancomycin acts locally in the gut for this infection

Oral administration delivers vancomycin to the intestinal lumen for C. difficile. 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: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/registration-assessment#stage-8-order-23