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Fitness to practise honesty — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A trainee realises she accidentally supplied the wrong strength of atenolol yesterday. The patient has taken one dose and feels dizzy. The supervising pharmacist is in the dispensary. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Tell the supervising pharmacist immediately, contact the patient and follow incident procedures

A dispensing error that has reached the patient requires prompt action to reduce harm, including patient contact and clinical assessment. Honesty, openness, documentation and incident reporting are required. Altering records or delaying action would breach professional standards.

Reference: GPhC Standards