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Pancreatin with snacks — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with pancreatic insufficiency asks when to take pancreatin because they snack frequently. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Take pancreatin with meals and snacks, spreading the dose through food intake

Pancreatin replaces digestive enzymes and should be taken with food. 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/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment