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Parkinson's time-critical medicines — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A care home requests an urgent supply of co-careldopa because a resident with Parkinson’s disease has missed two doses after a stock error. The resident is becoming rigid and distressed. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Treat the medicine as time-critical and arrange urgent supply or clinical escalation

Parkinson’s medicines are time-critical and missed doses can cause significant deterioration, including rigidity and distress. The pharmacist should prioritise urgent supply or escalation to obtain treatment promptly. Substitution with unrelated medicines is inappropriate. Crushing modified-release products without checking formulation suitability can alter drug release.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS