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OTC chloramphenicol age restriction — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsOTC chloramphenicol age restrictionGPhC CRA

A man asks to buy chloramphenicol eye drops for conjunctivitis for his 18-month-old child. The product licence in the pharmacy states OTC use is for children aged 2 years and over. What is the legal classification/requirement?

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Correct answer: C — OTC supply is outside the licensed age range and needs referral

The pharmacist must consider the product licence and the child's age before OTC supply. A child under the licensed OTC age range should be referred for appropriate assessment and treatment. Red eye in young children also requires careful exclusion of serious features.

Reference: Human Medicines Regulations 2012; BNF