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Sharps disposal — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient newly started on insulin asks where to put used pen needles at home. What would you advise the patient?

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

Used needles should be placed in an approved sharps container to protect the patient and waste handlers. This makes use an approved sharps bin and follow local disposal arrangements the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: NHS guidance; BNF