A patient with epilepsy taking levetiracetam says they have missed doses for two days because the pharmacy did not have stock. They ask to wait until

Question

A patient with epilepsy taking levetiracetam says they have missed doses for two days because the pharmacy did not have stock. They ask to wait until tomorrow. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Source an urgent supply or contact the prescriber because treatment interruption is high risk

Answer

Advise the patient to stop treatment and see whether symptoms settle

Answer

Supply as requested and advise routine follow-up

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Recommend an over-the-counter symptomatic medicine as the main response

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Delay supply until the next scheduled GP review

Epilepsy missed doses — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient with epilepsy taking levetiracetam says they have missed doses for two days because the pharmacy did not have stock. They ask to wait until tomorrow. What is the most appropriate action?