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Original pack dispensing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A prescription requests sodium valproate tablets and the original pack contains a patient card and safety information. The dispenser considers decanting into a plain bottle. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Supply in original packaging where required to preserve safety information

Some medicines have important risk minimisation materials that should remain with the product. Valproate safety information is clinically important, particularly for pregnancy risk counselling. Original pack dispensing also supports identification and batch traceability.

Reference: MHRA; BNF; MEP