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Cellulitis penicillin allergy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient with mild cellulitis has a documented immediate penicillin allergy and needs community oral treatment. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: B — Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin is a common alternative for cellulitis when penicillin allergy prevents flucloxacillin use. This makes clarithromycin the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF