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Famotidine renal dose — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateGastro-intestinal TherapeuticsFamotidine renal doseGPhC CRA

An older woman with eGFR 22 is prescribed standard-dose famotidine and has previous medicine-related confusion. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: A — Renal function-based dose review

This scenario assesses Famotidine renal dose in a UK pharmacy practice context. Famotidine is renally cleared and dose reduction may be needed in significant renal impairment. The best answer is Renal function-based dose review 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