A teenager requests an early salbutamol inhaler because they use it before sport and most evenings. They are due for a repeat inhaler next week. What

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A teenager requests an early salbutamol inhaler because they use it before sport and most evenings. They are due for a repeat inhaler next week. What is the most appropriate action?

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Supply if appropriate but flag poor control and arrange review

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Advise the patient to stop treatment and see whether symptoms settle

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Recommend an over-the-counter symptomatic medicine as the main response

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Supply as requested and advise routine follow-up

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Delay supply until the next scheduled GP review

Inhaler overuse — GPhC CRA MCQ

A teenager requests an early salbutamol inhaler because they use it before sport and most evenings. They are due for a repeat inhaler next week. What is the most appropriate action?