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CD instalment prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsCD instalment prescriptionGPhC CRA

An FP10MDA for methadone states daily instalments but omits the interval wording for supervised consumption. The patient is due the first dose today. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — Clarify the instalment directions before dispensing

Instalment prescriptions need clear dose and instalment instructions. Ambiguity should be resolved before supply to prevent legal and patient safety errors. In this scenario, the correct option is clarify the instalment directions before dispensing. 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: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/pharmacist-education-and-training/registration-assessment