Pharmacy Take Back Program: Sharps/needles and illicit drugs in the collection bin can be placed in the bin.

• A. Can
• B. Cannot
• C. Can only with restrictions
• D. Can with supervision

Answer: (B)

Take-back programs are designed for the safe disposal of unused, legally obtained medications. They are not intended to accept sharps/needles or illegal drugs. Sharps pose a safety risk to handlers and require a dedicated, rigid container and separate handling, while illicit drugs are illegal to possess and their disposal must follow law enforcement or authorized-disposal procedures. For sharps, use an approved sharps disposal container and drop them off at a designated sharps program or pharmacy that accepts them. For illicit drugs, do not place them in a take-back bin; follow local laws and use law enforcement-approved disposal channels.