By Ruba Kulsoom • December 29, 2025 • Last reviewed: 23/07/2026 •

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In this scenario, the student is expected to counsel a patient with constipation who has recently been initiated on Lactulose. Their role is to answer the patient’s questions appropriately and provide them with any valuable information.  

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 OSCE station.