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Time-critical Parkinson's medicines — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 65-year-old man with Parkinson's disease is discharged from hospital. His medicines include co-careldopa 125mg five times daily at specific times, but the discharge prescription says take one tablet five times daily without times. The carer says missed doses cause severe rigidity. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Clarify and label the exact administration times before supply

Levodopa preparations are time-critical medicines, and delayed or omitted doses can markedly worsen Parkinsonian symptoms. The discharge wording lacks the timing needed for safe administration. The pharmacist should clarify, label accurately and communicate the schedule to carers.

Reference: BNF; MEP