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Fitness to practise honesty — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A foundation trainee pharmacist realises they accidentally supplied the wrong strength of prednisolone yesterday. The patient has taken one dose and is contactable. The trainee asks whether to record it later if the patient seems well. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: D — The error should be escalated promptly, managed openly and documented according to procedure

Pharmacy professionals are expected to be honest, open and act to protect patient safety. Dispensing errors should be escalated promptly so the patient can be contacted, harm assessed and corrective action taken. Documentation and reflection support learning and governance.

Reference: GPhC Standards