By Leya Luhar • March 23, 2026 • Last reviewed: 2026-03-22 •

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In this scenario, a hospital pharmacist reviews a patient with advanced cancer and worsening pain control. The student must convert their current pain management regimen from oral morphine to fentanyl patches and counsel the patient.

 Please ensure that this scenario and mark scheme align with the most up-to-date guidelines from the UK NICE and the BNF when using it for your OSCE assessment. 

You will need a student pharmacist and an actor for this scenario.