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Reconstituted antibiotic expiry — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyReconstituted antibiotic expiryGPhC CRA

A child is prescribed amoxicillin suspension for seven days. The parent asks whether the bottle can be kept for future infections after the course. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Supply with appropriate reconstitution, storage and expiry instructions

Reconstituted antibiotic suspensions have limited in-use shelf lives and should not be kept for later illnesses. 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