FDA Launches Website on Safe Disposal of Used Needles and Other “Sharps”

The FDA announced the launch of a new website for patients and caregivers on the safe disposal of needles and other sharps, such as syringes, lancets and auto injectors, according to an FDA news release.

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The aim of the site is to educate people on the proper disposal of sharps and the public health risks created by improper disposal.

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