A prescription reads 'methotrexate 2.5 mg tablets, take six tablets once weekly on Monday'. The label generated by the system says 'take six tablets

Question

A prescription reads 'methotrexate 2.5 mg tablets, take six tablets once weekly on Monday'. The label generated by the system says 'take six tablets daily'. The accuracy checker notices the discrepancy. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Correct the label to the prescribed weekly dosing before supply

Answer

Ask the patient to choose the preferred directions

Answer

Change the prescription to 15 mg daily

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Supply with the daily label and verbal correction

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Supply without a label to avoid confusion

Methotrexate labelling safety — GPhC CRA MCQ

A prescription reads 'methotrexate 2.5 mg tablets, take six tablets once weekly on Monday'. The label generated by the system says 'take six tablets daily'. The accuracy checker notices the discrepancy. What is the most appropriate action?