Services Database Needle Exchange Service
Service ID
108704
Description
Service Outline
a) Pharmacy NSP facilities are available to all adult injectors who are injecting drugs illicitly.
b) Pharmacy NSP facilities and harm reduction initiatives provide an easy, low threshold, open access and user friendly service to adults.
c) Staff operating NSP have Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place for their individual premises. An example SOP is given in Appendix 1a. An example SOP for managing needle stick injuries in a community pharmacy is provided in also available for community pharmacies in Appendix 1b. Contractors should note these are example SOPs and contractors can develop their own SOP for any operational process within this agreement.
Location of service
Leicestershire & Rutland LPC
Commissioner
Other: Turning point
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Service type
Needle & syringe programme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not known.
