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Alendronic acid administration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A woman starts alendronic acid 70 mg once weekly and asks how to take it with calcium. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Take alendronic acid with water on waking and separate from calcium

This scenario assesses Alendronic acid administration in a UK pharmacy practice context. Food and calcium reduce absorption, and upright administration reduces oesophageal harm. The best answer is Take alendronic acid with water on waking and separate from calcium 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