Sharps bin disposal uK

[lessthanhalf]

A previous post on here suggested a small device that cuts the needle off the syringe safely and stores it , cannot find where I bought it or its name but it was on amazon, only 10cm x 1 x 1.5 cm and stores 1000 plus needles so very compact compared to multiple sharps bins, and you can then throw the syringes in the rubbish safely. Much less hassle.

 

[Teretere]

If you don’t want to buy a special widget a pair of secateurs works just fine for cutting the business end off an insulin syringe.

 

[Fostradamus]

Morning all in UK. I have everything I need and I’ve just reconstituted my first vial. I have one thing I can’t find an answer to, though. Is there a recognised way in the UK to dispose of a full sharps bin? I’ve googled and can’t find a service so I wonder how the rest of you are doing it?

Many pharmacies will take full sharps bins. My local Boots takes mine.

 

[lessthanhalf]

Remembered what the device was called for cutting off the needles and storing them. Amonior $7 Au from amazon holds 1500 needles. Much cheaper than sharps bins, safer, quicker and easier.

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