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Clarithromycin and Atorvastatin Interaction: Intervention with a Junior Doctor on a Cardiology Ward
By Ramsha Saeed July 19, 2026 Last reviewed: 22/07/2026

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Summary Intermediate

In this scenario, a junior doctor on a cardiology ward has prescribed clarithromycin 500mg three times daily for a chest infection for a patient already taking atorvastatin. The student must identify the clinically significant drug interaction and the dosing error, and communicate this appropriately to the prescriber.


You will need a student pharacist and an actor for this OSCE station.

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