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Amoxicillin suspension storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A parent collects reconstituted amoxicillin suspension for a child and asks how to store it and when to discard it. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Follow the product label for storage and discard after the stated reconstituted expiry

Reconstituted antibiotic suspensions have product-specific storage and in-use expiry requirements. 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: BNF; product SPC