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Metoclopramide duration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastrointestinal TherapeuticsMetoclopramide durationGPhC CRA

A prescription requests metoclopramide 10 mg three times daily for six weeks for nausea. The patient has no specialist plan documented. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Query duration because of extrapyramidal adverse-effect risk

Metoclopramide use is restricted because of neurological adverse effects, particularly with longer treatment. An unusually long course should be clarified. In this scenario, the correct option is query duration because of extrapyramidal adverse-effect risk. 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; MHRA Drug Safety Update