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Insulin cold chain delivery — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyInsulin cold chain deliveryGPhC CRA

Insulin arrives warm after courier delay with no cold-chain evidence. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: DQuarantine stock and follow cold-chain deviation procedures

This scenario assesses Insulin cold chain delivery in a UK pharmacy practice context. Cold-chain medicines must be assessed after temperature uncertainty before supply. The best answer is Quarantine stock and follow cold-chain deviation procedures 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: GDP guidance; SmPC