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Chloramphenicol child sale — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A parent asks to buy chloramphenicol eye drops for an 18-month-old not present in the pharmacy. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: EPharmacy sale is restricted by age and clinical suitability criteria

This scenario assesses Chloramphenicol child sale in a UK pharmacy practice context. P medicines may have licensing restrictions and require clinical assessment. The best answer is Pharmacy sale is restricted by age and clinical suitability criteria 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; MEP