Sharps Disposal Worcestershire

Stringent controls are in place to minimize the environmental impact of medical waste. Community pharmacies offer a service for patients to dispose of unwanted medicines, however, this service does not cover the disposal of sharps like lancets and needles used for blood testing or medication administration.

Waste Collection Authorities are obliged to collect clinical waste from householders on request, but they may
make a charge for this service. The Sharps pharmacy service is offered to householders free of charge as an alternative means of disposing of such waste.