GP dilemma: A patient from overseas expects me to prescribe antibiotics

A temporary patient visiting her family from overseas came to see me to request antibiotics for a cold. When I refused to do so, she threatened to make a complaint about me to the GMC. These types of request for inappropriate antibiotics are a frequent problem for me and my colleagues, how should we respond?
Source: GP Online Education - Category: Primary Care Tags: GP Practice Source Type: news