Illegible prescription — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A handwritten prescription for prednisolone could read 5 mg or 25 mg daily. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: E — Contact the prescriber to clarify before dispensing

Illegible doses must be clarified to prevent serious error. In this vignette, "Contact the prescriber to clarify before dispensing" 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: MEP; BNF