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Migraine triptan overuse — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient buys sumatriptan frequently and reports using it on 12 days this month. They ask for another pack before travelling. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Discuss medication-overuse headache and refer for review

Frequent triptan use can contribute to medication-overuse headache. The patient needs assessment of migraine control and preventive options. In this scenario, the correct option is discuss medication-overuse headache and refer for review. 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