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Eye drop expiry after opening — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient is supplied chloramphenicol eye drops and asks if the bottle can be kept for future episodes after finishing the course. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — Discard according to the product’s after-opening expiry and do not save for future infection

Eye drops have limited after-opening expiry because of contamination risk. They should not be saved for future infections unless specifically advised, and future symptoms may need assessment. Sharing medicines risks infection spread and inappropriate treatment. Product-specific storage instructions should be followed.

Reference: BNF; SmPC