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Metoclopramide duration — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastro-intestinal TherapeuticsMetoclopramide durationGPhC CRA

A prescription requests metoclopramide 10 mg three times daily for 30 days after viral nausea. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: C — Query the duration because treatment should be short-term

This scenario assesses Metoclopramide duration in a UK pharmacy practice context. Metoclopramide has extrapyramidal adverse-effect risk and should generally be used for short courses. The best answer is Query the duration because treatment should be short-term 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; MHRA Drug Safety Update