Patient: Mrs. Joy Thompson, 68 years old. Recently started Metformin 500mg for type 2 diabetes. Presented to your pharmacy with nausea, diarrhea, and metallic taste. You suspect side effects. Write a letter to Dr. Susan Lee (her GP). Recommend switching to Metformin extended-release or reducing dose. Excerpt from a B-grade pharmacist’s letter: Dear Dr. Lee,
I am writing regarding the above patient who presented to my pharmacy on 12 March 2025 complaining of gastrointestinal side effects two weeks after initiating Metformin 500mg twice daily. oet sample test for pharmacist
Start with the free official sample test today. Time yourself. Record your voice. Compare your letter. Then correct your mistakes. Repeat until you can handle any patient scenario—from explaining eye drops to managing a methotrexate overdose. Patient: Mrs