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Fridge item supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyFridge item supplyGPhC CRA

A patient collects insulin pens but says they will be travelling for four hours before reaching home. It is a warm day. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: CProvide advice to keep the insulin within recommended temperature limits during transport

Cold-chain medicines require appropriate storage advice during supply. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: MEP; Human Medicines Regulations 2012; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001