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Antibiotic adherence — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareAntibiotic adherenceGPhC CRA

A patient prescribed phenoxymethylpenicillin for tonsillitis feels better after two doses and wants to stop. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Complete the course as prescribed unless advised otherwise

Antibiotic adherence supports treatment success and reduces relapse risk. In this vignette, "Complete the course as prescribed unless advised otherwise" 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; NICE CKS; GPhC Standards