By Shalon Lasisi • January 07, 2026 • Last reviewed: 28/07/2026 •

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In this scenario, a community pharmacist responds to a patient who has been feeling increasingly unwell over the past few days. The student must take a focused history, identify any red-flag symptoms, and provide calm, clear safety-netting with immediate referral if needed. They should also outline an appropriate management plan.

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.