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Raising patient-safety concerns — GPhC CRA MCQ

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HardPharmacy Law and EthicsRaising patient-safety concernsGPhC CRA

A pharmacy technician notices a pharmacist signing off repeat supplies without checking clinically relevant interactions because the pharmacy is busy. A patient is waiting for methotrexate and trimethoprim. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: E — Raise the patient-safety concern with the pharmacist and follow escalation procedures if unresolved.

Pharmacy professionals must raise concerns where patient safety may be at risk. The immediate step is to raise the issue with the responsible pharmacist and use governance escalation if necessary. Independently altering prescriptions or ignoring the risk would be inappropriate.

Reference: GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals