Transdermal patch disposal — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Give safe disposal instructions because used patches retain medicine
Transdermal patches can retain clinically relevant medicine after use, so safe disposal advice is required. This makes give safe disposal instructions because used patches retain medicine 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: BNF; SmPC