Child antibiotic label — GPhC CRA MCQ

Correct answer: C — Clarify the dose before supply and provide clear labelled directions

Paediatric antibiotic dosing must be explicit to prevent underdosing or toxicity. 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: MEP; BNF for Children