A pharmacist receives a prescription for methotrexate 2.5 mg tablets with instructions to take 'one tablet daily.' What is the most important safety intervention?
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A
Dispense as written since the dose is low
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B
Contact the prescriber to clarify — methotrexate for non-oncology use is typically dosed weekly, not daily
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C
Add a warning label and dispense
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D
Refer the patient to their physician without dispensing