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Look-alike sound-alike selection — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyLook-alike sound-alike selectionGPhC CRA

A dispenser selects hydroxyzine instead of hydralazine for a patient with hypertension and the pharmacist notices before supply. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: CCorrect the selection, record the near miss and reinforce checks

Look-alike sound-alike errors should be corrected before supply and recorded as near misses to support learning. This makes correct the selection, record the near miss and reinforce checks 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; dispensing SOP