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Pseudoephedrine sale restriction — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsPseudoephedrine sale restrictionGPhC CRA

A customer wants to buy two packs of pseudoephedrine 60mg tablets and one pack of ephedrine nasal decongestant for a friend. He appears anxious and refuses to answer basic questions. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: B — Refuse the sale and explain that legal sale limits and misuse concerns apply.

Pseudoephedrine and ephedrine sales are subject to legal restrictions because of misuse risk. The requested combination and refusal to answer questions give further professional reasons to decline the sale. Payment in separate transactions does not avoid the legal and professional concern.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; MEP