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Dispensing error response — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient returns because they were given amlodipine 10 mg instead of 5 mg and have taken two doses with dizziness. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Assess the patient, apologise, escalate clinically and record the error

A dispensing error must be managed transparently with patient assessment, appropriate escalation and documentation. This makes assess the patient, apologise, escalate clinically and record the error 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: GPhC Standards; pharmacy SOP