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Accessible container — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateDispensing and SupplyAccessible containerGPhC CRA

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis cannot open child-resistant containers and asks for a plain screw-cap bottle. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Use a non-child-resistant container if clinically appropriate and requested

This scenario assesses Accessible container in a UK pharmacy practice context. Packaging must balance child safety with patient ability to access medicine safely. The best answer is Use a non-child-resistant container if clinically appropriate and requested 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: MEP; GPhC Standards