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Ethical duty candour dispensing error — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEthical duty candour dispensing errorGPhC CRA

A pharmacist discovers that a patient was given amlodipine 10mg instead of 5mg last week. The patient has taken seven tablets and reports dizziness. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Contact the patient, assess harm, apologise and follow incident procedures

Patient safety requires prompt action after a dispensing error. The pharmacist should contact the patient, assess clinical harm, apologise and arrange medical review if needed. Incident reporting and learning procedures should be followed. Concealment would breach professional standards.

Reference: GPhC Standards; MEP