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Amoxicillin reconstitution — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A parent collects amoxicillin suspension for a child. The bottle has been reconstituted in the pharmacy and the parent asks how long it will keep. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Add the correct expiry date and storage instructions to the label

Reconstituted antibiotic suspensions have limited expiry and specific storage requirements. Clear labelling prevents use beyond the safe period. In this scenario, the correct option is add the correct expiry date and storage instructions to the label. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: BNF; SmPC; MEP