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Clinical check of high-risk medicine — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsClinical check of high-risk medicineGPhC CRA

A prescription for methotrexate tablets is handed in with an unclear dose and no recent monitoring information. The patient is new to the pharmacy. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — Clarify the dose and monitoring before supply

Methotrexate is a high-risk medicine and dosing errors can be serious. A new patient with unclear directions and missing monitoring information requires clarification before supply. Patient safety takes priority over speed of dispensing.

Reference: BNF; GPhC Standards