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Look-alike sound-alike check — GPhC CRA MCQ

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During final accuracy checking, a dispenser presents hydroxyzine 25 mg tablets for a prescription that reads hydralazine 25 mg tablets. The patient has hypertension. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Stop the supply and correct the selection error before dispensing

Hydroxyzine and hydralazine are different medicines with different indications and risks. This is a look-alike sound-alike selection error that must be corrected before supply. Matching strength does not make the medicine appropriate. Accuracy checking is a key barrier to patient harm.

Reference: MEP; GPhC Standards