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Professional judgement supply refusal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient appears intoxicated and requests codeine linctus. They become agitated when asked questions. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Refuse supply if safety concerns cannot be resolved

Pharmacists must consider misuse, safety and appropriateness of P medicine supplies. Refusal with clear explanation and signposting may be necessary. In this scenario, the correct option is refuse supply if safety concerns cannot be resolved. 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: MEP; GPhC Standards