We are aware of the current difficulties being experienced by some patients when trying to dispose of their sharps, and of the impact that this is having.
A locally negotiated service has been in place with community pharmacy to enable patients to return their sharps to pharmacies for safe disposal. Towards the end of last year, a significant number of pharmacy contractors had withdrawn from providing the service; however, many are now reinstating this.
The list beside details the community pharmacies that are providing the sharps service plus those who will begin in the coming weeks, the start dates are detailed below. In addition, sharps boxes can now be obtained and disposed of at several NHS sites across Lothian.
