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LABA without inhaled steroid — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A man with asthma is prescribed salmeterol twice daily but his record shows no inhaled corticosteroid. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Query LABA monotherapy before supply

This scenario assesses LABA without inhaled steroid in a UK pharmacy practice context. Long-acting beta2 agonists should not be used without inhaled corticosteroid therapy in asthma. The best answer is Query LABA monotherapy 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: BNF; NICE CKS