Question

question 19
what role can pharmacists play in preventing the use of
expired medications?

educating patients about the benefits of using expired
medications

conducting regular inventory checks and removing
expired medications from stock

storing medications in humid environments to extend
their shelf life

selling expired medications at discounted prices to
reduce wastage

Explanation:

• Option 1 is incorrect because using expired medications is not beneficial and pharmacists should not educate patients about such benefits.
• Option 2 is correct. Pharmacists can conduct regular inventory checks to identify expired medications and remove them from stock, which helps prevent their use.
• Option 3 is incorrect as storing medications in humid environments can degrade them faster, not extend shelf - life.
• Option 4 is incorrect as selling expired medications is unethical and unsafe, and pharmacists should not do this.

Answer:

B. Conducting regular inventory checks and removing expired medications from stock