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P medicine sale refusal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPharmacy Law and EthicsP medicine sale refusalGPhC CRA

A patient asks to buy pseudoephedrine while taking phenelzine. They insist they have bought it before and want the pharmacist to approve the sale. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Refuse the sale and explain the safety concern

Pharmacists must exercise professional judgement for P medicine sales. A serious interaction justifies refusal and explanation. In this scenario, the correct option is refuse the sale and explain the safety concern. 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: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; GPhC Standards