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Owings and partial supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A pharmacy has only 14 of 28 prescribed tablets of levetiracetam in stock. The patient has epilepsy and will run out tonight. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Supply the available quantity and arrange the balance urgently

Levetiracetam is clinically important and missed doses can lead to seizures. Supplying available stock with an owing for the balance may prevent harm, provided the prescription and supply are handled correctly. Urgent procurement or referral to another pharmacy may be needed. Substitution with another antiepileptic is unsafe without prescriber direction.

Reference: MEP; GPhC Standards