Safe Sharps Disposal
Proper disposal of sharps like needles and lancets protects you, others, and the environment from injury and infection.
Why Safe Sharps Disposal is Important
Sharps waste can cause injury and spread infections if not handled and disposed of correctly. Using designated sharps containers and disposal services keeps everyone safe.
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Prevents needle-stick injuries
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Reduces risk of infection transmission
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Protects children, pets, and waste workers
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Complies with health and safety regulations
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Helps maintain a clean and safe environment
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Supports responsible medical waste management
Always use approved sharps containers and follow NHS or pharmacy guidance for disposal to ensure safety.
How to Dispose of Sharps
Sharps Containers
Use a proper sharps disposal container to safely store needles, syringes, and lancets after use.
Pharmacy Return
Many pharmacies offer sharps collection points where you can safely return your full sharps containers
Local Authority Collection
Check with your local council for community disposal schemes or special collection services for sharps waste.
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Why choose Carewise ?
Your health, our commitment—every step of the way
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the team behind Carewise Pharmacy: Yousef Khalil, Jamil Hussain, and Nuhan Hussain. United by a wealth of expertise, a profound dedication to patient well-being, and a deep-rooted commitment to the
Edinburgh community, they are poised to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care.
Yousef Khalil brings a robust background in primary care pharmacy, cultivated through extensive experience with leading companies such as Boots, Well, and Rowlands. His unwavering dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care forms the cornerstone of his practice.
Brothers Jamil and Nuhan Hussain complement this expertise with their own substantial experience in community pharmacy, gained through work with prominent pharmacy chains and a demonstrated passion for fostering strong connections within
Edinburgh's local communities. Beyond their professional endeavors, Jamil and Nuhan actively champion community development, regularly contributing to local initiatives and charitable causes throughout the city.
Together, Yousef, Jamil, and Nuhan are committed to
not only providing outstanding pharmacy services but
also to making a lasting, positive impact
community they are proud to serve.
