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Prednisolone vague directions — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsPrednisolone vague directionsGPhC CRA

A prescription says prednisolone 5 mg “take as directed” with no dose and the patient cannot recall the regimen. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: A — Clarify the dose and directions with the prescriber before supply

This scenario assesses Prednisolone vague directions in a UK pharmacy practice context. Dispensing labels must give adequate directions for safe use. The best answer is Clarify the dose and directions with the prescriber before supply 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: HMR 2012; MEP