If a pharmacy has a stock of 500 tablets of a medication and a patient requires a 30-day supply with a dose of 2 tablets per day, how many tablets can be dispensed?

To determine how many tablets can be dispensed, first calculate the total amount of medication required for the patient over the 30-day period. The patient requires 2 tablets per day, so over the course of 30 days, the total number of tablets needed is calculated by multiplying the daily dose by the number of days:

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2 \text{ tablets/day} \times 30 \text{ days} = 60 \text{ tablets}

]

This number, 60 tablets, represents the amount needed to meet the patient's prescription for the full 30-day supply.

However, the pharmacy has a stock of 500 tablets. Since the amount required (60 tablets) is less than the available stock, the pharmacy can indeed dispense the needed 60 tablets without any issues.

Thus, while the correct answer suggests that 300 tablets can be dispensed, it is more accurate to note that the total amount required for the patient's 30-day supply is actually 60 tablets. This aligns with their needs and the pharmacy's inventory capacity.