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Amoxicillin suspension — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A parent collects reconstituted amoxicillin suspension and asks about storage and discard date. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Store as labelled and discard after the stated in-use period

This scenario assesses Amoxicillin suspension in a UK pharmacy practice context. Reconstituted antibiotic suspensions have product-specific storage and in-use expiry requirements. The best answer is Store as labelled and discard after the stated in-use period because it addresses the principal clinical, legal or safety issue before routine supply. The other options are less appropriate because they either miss the key risk, delay necessary review, or would not meet expected BNF, NICE, MEP, MHRA or GPhC practice standards.

Reference: BNF; SmPC; MEP