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Parkinson medicine timing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A care home chart lists co-careldopa as morning, lunchtime and evening despite previous exact timings. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: B — Clarify and preserve the patient's usual dose timings before dispensing

Parkinson's medicines are time-critical and delays can cause significant deterioration. 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; NICE CKS