By Leya Luhar • September 13, 2026 • Last reviewed: •

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In this scenario, a ward pharmacist takes a medication history from a 62-year-old man admitted with worsening abdominal and ankle swelling, on a background of cirrhosis and type 2 diabetes.

The student must take a complete medication history, including over-the-counter, herbal and borrowed medicines, reconcile what the patient is actually taking against his GP repeat list, identify the medicines contributing to this admission, and explain what they would do about them.

Please ensure that this scenario and mark scheme aligns 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.