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PPI counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastrointestinal TherapeuticsPPI counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient starting lansoprazole for reflux asks whether it matters when the capsule is taken. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Take it before food at the same time each day if possible

PPIs are usually taken before food for best acid suppression. 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