It’s important to immediately dispose of your needles and syringes in a sharps disposal container. You should also dispose of pens, vials, cartridges, and blister packs that are empty or lack a usable quantity through a drug collection program or by placing them in an appropriate container according to local laws. You can also dispose of these items by taking advantage of the Novo Nordisk Drug Disposal Program.
If you don’t have a container, you can get one by filling out the form below.
You can make your own by using a household container (like an empty laundry detergent container) that is:
Some states or towns have laws or regulations about how to throw away used needles, syringes, or medicine. When your container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of it.
If you request a free sharps disposal or medicine return container from Novo Nordisk, we will take care of safely disposing the container for you. The documentation within your shipment will include return shipping directions.
For more information about safe sharps disposal and to find a disposal location near you, visit safeneedledisposal.org.