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Expiry on repackaged MDS — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardDispensing and SupplyExpiry on repackaged MDSGPhC CRA

A pharmacy prepares a monitored dosage system for a patient using several medicines from original packs. One medicine is moisture-sensitive. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Check stability before inclusion and assign a suitable expiry

MDS repackaging can alter stability, especially for moisture-sensitive medicines. Pharmacist assessment is needed before inclusion. In this scenario, the correct option is check stability before inclusion and assign a suitable expiry. 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; MEP