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Emergency contraception refusal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsEmergency contraception refusalGPhC CRA

A pharmacist personally objects to supplying emergency contraception. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: CThe patient must be referred promptly to another appropriate provider

Professional standards require patient-centred care and continuity where personal values affect service provision. In this vignette, "The patient must be referred promptly to another appropriate provider" is the safest single best answer. The other options are less appropriate because they miss the key clinical risk, conflict with UK medicines guidance, or delay needed review.

Reference: GPhC Standards; MEP