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Naloxone with strong opioid — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient using high-dose oxycodone modified-release for chronic pain asks about a naloxone kit offered by a local service. He worries it means the pharmacist thinks he is misusing medicines. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Explain that take-home naloxone can reverse opioid overdose and is a safety measure

Naloxone reverses opioid toxicity and can be supplied as a harm-reduction measure where appropriate. It is not an accusation of misuse and does not replace safe opioid review. Patients and carers should understand overdose signs and emergency actions.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS