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Antibiotic course adherence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient feels better after two days of phenoxymethylpenicillin for tonsillitis and asks whether they can keep the rest for later. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: A — Complete the course as prescribed unless advised otherwise

Stopping early can contribute to treatment failure and recurrence. Antibiotics should not be saved for later self-treatment. In this scenario, the correct option is complete the course as prescribed unless advised otherwise. 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