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Antibiotic quantity mismatch — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A prescription for phenoxymethylpenicillin suspension has a dose and duration but the quantity is insufficient for the course. The parent is waiting. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Calculate the required quantity and resolve the discrepancy before supply

The supplied quantity must cover the prescribed regimen where possible. 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