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Prescription alteration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A prescription for amoxicillin has an unclear dose. The patient says the receptionist told them it should be three times daily. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Contact the prescriber to clarify before dispensing

Pharmacists should not rely on unofficial verbal messages from non-prescribers for ambiguous prescriptions. Clarification protects the patient and the pharmacist. In this scenario, the correct option is contact the prescriber to clarify 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: MEP; GPhC Standards