A patient newly prescribed methotrexate 10 mg tablets for rheumatoid arthritis presents a prescription written as 'take as directed'. They say the

Question

A patient newly prescribed methotrexate 10 mg tablets for rheumatoid arthritis presents a prescription written as 'take as directed'. They say the consultant told them it was weekly but they are unsure which day. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Do not dispense until the weekly dose and day are clarified

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Dispense without counselling because dose is low

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Supply and tell the patient to choose any number weekly

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Label as one tablet daily until the next review

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Change to folic acid as the main DMARD

Methotrexate weekly dosing — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient newly prescribed methotrexate 10 mg tablets for rheumatoid arthritis presents a prescription written as 'take as directed'. They say the consultant told them it was weekly but they are unsure which day. What is the most appropriate action?