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Expiry after opening eye drops — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyExpiry after opening eye dropsGPhC CRA

A patient collects chloramphenicol eye drops and asks how long the bottle can be used after opening. The product has an unopened expiry date next year. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Follow the in-use expiry after opening stated for the product

Eye drops can become contaminated after opening and commonly have an in-use expiry period. The patient should follow the product-specific storage and discard instructions. Sharing eye drops or saving them for future episodes can spread infection or delay assessment.

Reference: BNF; SmPC