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Metoclopramide duration safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardGastrointestinal TherapeuticsMetoclopramide duration safetyGPhC CRA

A prescription requests metoclopramide 10 mg three times daily for 4 weeks for nausea without a specialist plan. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Query the duration with the prescriber before supply

Metoclopramide use is restricted because of neurological adverse effects and prolonged courses require review. This makes query the duration with the prescriber before supply 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: MHRA; BNF