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MDS suitability — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyMDS suitabilityGPhC CRA

A patient requests all medicines in a monitored dosage system, including a weekly alendronic acid tablet and a moisture-sensitive medicine. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: AAssess suitability of each medicine before including it in the system

Not all medicines are suitable for monitored dosage systems. 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