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MHRA safety alert response — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateAdverse Drug Reactions and Drug SafetyMHRA safety alert responseGPhC CRA

A pharmacy receives an MHRA alert requiring quarantine of a specified batch of a medicine due to possible contamination. The batch is found on the dispensary shelf. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Quarantine the batch and follow the alert instructions and SOP

MHRA drug alerts are issued to prevent patient harm from quality or safety issues. Affected stock should be identified, quarantined and managed according to alert instructions and local SOP. Records of action support audit and traceability. Supplying affected stock would be unsafe.

Reference: MHRA drug alerts; GPhC Standards