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Original pack dispensing safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyOriginal pack dispensing safetyGPhC CRA

A patient asks for split-pack isotretinoin capsules without the patient information leaflet because they have read it before. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: A — Ensure required information and warnings are supplied with the medicine

Important safety information must accompany medicine supply, especially for high-risk teratogenic medicines. This makes ensure required information and warnings are supplied with the medicine 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: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP