Services Database Disposal of Patient Used Sharps (Worcestershire Area)
Service ID
44148
Description
The service allows, at the discretion of the pharmacist, to accept sharps containers from patients.
The sharps containers will then be stored safely and securely until collected by the nominated disposal service in accordance with the Environment Agency Waste Regulations.
Location of service
Herefordshire & Worcestershire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Sharps disposal
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Worcestershire area only.
