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Insulin sharps disposal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateEndocrine TherapeuticsInsulin sharps disposalGPhC CRA

A patient starting insulin asks whether used pen needles can go in household rubbish after recapping. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Use an approved sharps bin and follow local return arrangements for disposal

Used needles create needle-stick and infection risk and need safe disposal. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: MEP; local NHS sharps guidance