A prescription for co-codamol 30/500mg tablets is written for 'two tablets four times daily when required' for an older patient already buying

Question

A prescription for co-codamol 30/500mg tablets is written for 'two tablets four times daily when required' for an older patient already buying paracetamol 500mg tablets. The patient has mild cognitive impairment and lives alone. What is the most appropriate alternative?

Accepted Answer

Counsel on total paracetamol dose and consider adherence support to prevent overdose

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Advise taking paracetamol between co-codamol doses for better pain relief

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Remove paracetamol warnings from the label to reduce anxiety

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Supply without counselling because co-codamol is familiar

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Recommend using co-codamol with alcohol at night for sleep

Paracetamol duplication — GPhC CRA MCQ

A prescription for co-codamol 30/500mg tablets is written for 'two tablets four times daily when required' for an older patient already buying paracetamol 500mg tablets. The patient has mild cognitive impairment and lives alone. What is the most appropriate alternative?