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Controlled drug destruction patient returns — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyControlled drug destruction patient returnsGPhC CRA

A patient returns unused morphine tablets after a relative dies. The pharmacy technician asks whether to enter them in the CD register. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Record patient-returned CDs in the patient-returned CD record and destroy appropriately

Patient-returned CDs are handled under different record expectations from pharmacy stock CDs. They should be stored securely and destroyed according to SOPs. In this scenario, the correct option is record patient-returned CDs in the patient-returned CD record and destroy appropriately. 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: Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001; MEP