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Clopidogrel and omeprazole — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient taking clopidogrel asks for omeprazole after dyspepsia. What is the most important interaction to flag?

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Correct answer: AReduced clopidogrel activation

Omeprazole can inhibit CYP2C19 and reduce clopidogrel activation. In this vignette, "Reduced clopidogrel activation" 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: BNF