In Lot/Batch Control, what does 'disposition' refer to?

• A. Manufacture date
• B. Final decision on the drug's fate (sale, return, disposal, or quarantine)
• C. Price
• D. Storage location

Answer: (C)

Disposal in Lot/Batch Control is about the final decision on what happens to a batch after it has been reviewed and approved (or flagged for investigation). It determines the drug’s fate: whether it can be sold, needs to be returned, must be disposed of, or should be quarantined for further action. This matters because it closes the loop on the batch’s lifecycle, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.

Other options describe characteristics or handling of the batch rather than its ultimate outcome: manufacture date is just an identifying attribute, price is a market consideration, and storage location is where the batch is kept, not what happens to it.