Modern technology has allowed for the creation of machines that can even handle the disposal of hazardous medical waste like sharps containers on-site (source: celitron.com). One of the finest example ...

We have expired EpiPens in our house. What is the correct way to dispose of them? They are still in the auto injector and the needle has not been used. A: Used or unused, EpiPens should be managed in ...

It doesn’t matter if you are traveling by plane, train, car or staying home this holiday season: It’s important to know how to safely dispose of used medical sharps. Millions of people in the United ...

A few months ago I told you about a new program that helps individuals properly dispose of their used medical sharps. I am happy to announce that the program is going well, for the most part. There ...

SOUTHERN COLORADO — The World Health Organization estimated that around 16 billion injections are given every year worldwide. However, WHO also reported that if syringes and needles are not thrown ...

Immediately after using your Mounjaro pen for the last time, replace the lid and place it into a sharps disposal container. These containers are made of strong, rigid plastic that prevents needles ...

Millions of Americans use sharps — which consist of needles, syringes and lancets — at home for their health care needs, and each day, that number continues to grow as new diagnoses and treatment ...

Q: I take Humira Pen injections every two weeks. I need to find out how to dispose of the needles. L.B. A: Humira’s manufacturer AbbVie offers a free Sharps Mail-Back program to all patients taking ...

New Law Designed to Protect Recycling Workers From Needles, Syringes or Other "Sharps" A coalition of government, business and community leaders came together to raise awareness around new state law ...

A: Let me start by giving a shout out to all the R.I. pharmacies that are handing out information about proper medical sharps disposal right at the counter as they fill prescriptions. This so helpful!