Antibiotic suspension storage — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: E — Store it as directed on the label and measure each dose accurately
Liquid antibiotics may need specific storage and accurate measuring advice. 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