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MDS unsuitable medicine — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyMDS unsuitable medicineGPhC CRA

A care agency asks for dispersible aspirin and weekly alendronic acid to be placed into an MDS. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: AAssess each medicine's suitability because some medicines are inappropriate for monitored dosage systems

Stability and administration requirements can make medicines unsuitable for MDS placement. 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