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Repeat dispensing clinical check — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsRepeat dispensing clinical checkGPhC CRA

A patient presents an NHS repeat dispensing token but says the GP has stopped the medicine after a hospital admission. The electronic repeat dispensing issue is still available to download. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Do not supply until the current clinical intention is clarified

Repeat dispensing does not remove the pharmacist's duty to assess appropriateness at each supply. If the patient reports the medicine has been stopped, supply could be unsafe. The pharmacist should clarify with the prescriber or care record before supplying.

Reference: MEP; GPhC Standards