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Not yet a pass
So close. One thing to fix.
You spotted the duplicate and got the GP on side. Just one question let you down.
The case wasDoubling up
Try again with new detailsFix this first
Always ask about other medicines
He takes warfarin, but you never asked, so the risk wasn't reasonably minimised.
11:05 · You said
“Okay, so just the one tablet then. I'll give the hospital a call.”
Try this instead
“Before I call, are you taking anything else? Including medicines from other doctors, or anything you buy yourself?”
How you did
No serious harm to the patientPassed
Nothing was supplied before the duplication was raised.
- 04:30 · You said
Both of these are atorvastatin, just different brands.
You stopped him doubling up before anything was supplied.
- 04:30 · You said
Risk reasonably minimisedNot met
Other medicines weren't explored, so his warfarin went unnoticed.
- 11:05 · You said
Okay, so just the one tablet then.
You wrapped up the history here without asking about other medicines. - 14:20 · You said to the prescriber
I think he might be on two statins, so maybe he should stop one?
The GP needed a clear recommendation, not an open question.
- 11:05 · You said
Practised legally and professionallyPassed
Contacted the GP before changing therapy.
Reasonable factual knowledgePassed
You correctly identified the brand and generic as the same medicine.
- 04:30 · You said
Both of these are atorvastatin, just different brands.
Accurate and in plain words he could follow.
- 04:30 · You said
Go deeper
- Hidden facts: you found 2 of 3. Missed: he takes warfarin and sometimes forgets doses.
- Counselling: covered dose, timing and when to return. Missed side effects and what to watch for.
- Skills: strong at spotting the issue, weighing options, the prescriber call and acting promptly. Work on history taking and counselling.
- Prescriber call, 14:20: you said “I think he might be on two statins, so maybe he should stop one?” Try “He has both brand and generic atorvastatin 40 mg at home. I recommend he continues one product only. Can you confirm?”
Practice feedback, not a predicted exam result. This case is a draft and still needs pharmacist review.