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Topical chloramphenicol supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateInfectionsTopical chloramphenicol supplyGPhC CRA

A father asks for chloramphenicol eye drops for his 4-year-old with a sticky red eye. The child has eye pain, photophobia and reduced vision. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Refer urgently for medical assessment

Eye pain, photophobia and reduced vision are red flags and require urgent assessment rather than routine OTC conjunctivitis treatment. Steroid eye drops are unsafe without specialist review. The pharmacist should direct the child to appropriate urgent care.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS