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Penicillin allergy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient prescribed amoxicillin has previous immediate facial swelling and wheeze after penicillin. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: D — Do not supply until the prescriber has reviewed the antibiotic choice

Immediate swelling and wheeze suggest serious IgE-mediated penicillin allergy. 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