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Penicillin allergy clarification — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient presents a prescription for amoxicillin but the PMR lists penicillin allergy. They say the reaction was throat swelling as a child. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Withhold supply and contact the prescriber

A history suggestive of immediate serious allergy makes amoxicillin unsafe without review. The pharmacist should clarify and seek an alternative. In this scenario, the correct option is withhold supply and contact the prescriber. 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; NICE CKS