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Safeguarding concern — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsSafeguarding concernGPhC CRA

A carer insists on collecting high-dose opioid medicines early for an older adult and refuses to let the pharmacist speak to the patient. The pattern has occurred twice. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Escalate the concern according to safeguarding and professional procedures

Potential coercion or medicine misuse in a vulnerable person requires safeguarding consideration. 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; GPhC Standards