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Insulin storage — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient collecting insulin asks whether all pens need to stay in the fridge once they start using one. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Keep unopened pens refrigerated and follow product advice for in-use storage

Insulin storage differs before and after first use and must follow product instructions. 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: BNF; NICE CKS