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High-risk medicine handout check — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyHigh-risk medicine handout checkGPhC CRA

A patient collecting warfarin has a new prescription for amiodarone in the same bag. The counter assistant asks whether routine handout is suitable. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Ask the pharmacist to counsel and check anticoagulation follow-up

Warfarin and amiodarone have a significant interaction that can increase INR and bleeding risk. Pharmacist counselling and confirmation of anticoagulation follow-up are important at handout. The other options either delay appropriate care, use an unsuitable medicine, or miss the main safety issue.

Reference: GPhC Standards; MEP