A written prescription is received in the pharmacy for:PTU 50 mg2T PO TIDThe prescription has been filled for mercaptopurine 50 mg, an anticancer drug. The pharmacist asks the patient what her prescription is being usedfor and she replies it's for her thyroid. What action should the pharmacist take to reduce the risk of errors with this prescription?A.Proceed with filling the prescription for mercaptopurine.B. Call the prescriber to verify the medication, dose, and frequency.C. Fill the prescription as propylthiouracil 50 mg.D. Have a colleague read the prescription to compare interpretations and then fill theRX.

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