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Fitness to practise concern — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModeratePharmacy Law and EthicsFitness to practise concernGPhC CRA

A pharmacist notices a colleague repeatedly overriding interaction alerts and supplying high-risk medicines without counselling. A patient taking warfarin was supplied metronidazole without advice yesterday. The colleague asks the pharmacist not to record it because the pharmacy is short staffed. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Record the concern, support patient safety actions and escalate through appropriate channels

Pharmacy professionals must put patient safety first, speak up when concerns arise and behave professionally. The immediate patient safety issue should be addressed, including contacting the affected patient or prescriber as appropriate. Concerns should be documented and escalated through appropriate governance routes. Public discussion would breach confidentiality and professionalism.

Reference: GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals; MEP