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Isotretinoin counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient collecting isotretinoin asks whether dry lips are expected and whether pregnancy precautions matter during treatment. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: AUse moisturising measures and follow pregnancy prevention requirements strictly

Isotretinoin is teratogenic and commonly causes mucocutaneous dryness. 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; MEP; NICE CKS