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Gabapentin misuse risk — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsGabapentin misuse riskGPhC CRA

A patient asks for an early gabapentin supply after losing tablets twice this month. The dose was recently escalated for neuropathic pain. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Check records and contact the prescriber before supply

Gabapentin has misuse and dependence potential and is a controlled drug in the UK. Repeated early supply requests require verification and clinical governance. In this scenario, the correct option is check records and contact the prescriber before supply. 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; Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001