PenCycle®
We’re working to increase awareness of the Novo Nordisk PenCycle® scheme to recycle pre-filled injection pens used in diabetes and weight management. This scheme is currently operating in many community pharmacies across West Yorkshire. The PenCycle® website contains a link to a list of participating pharmacies. Other healthcare settings can provide information to patients about the service, full details on the PenCycle® website below.
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Information about PenCycle for community pharmacies in West Yorkshire
RePen® Insulin Pen Recycling
Sanofi offer a free postal recycling scheme for their insulin pens. The RePen® website has information on which insulin pens can be returned via this scheme and how to order postal envelopes for returning pens.
Medicines blister packs
Medicine blister packs are complicated to recycle as most of the packet is made from plastic but the top surface which is sealed to the plastic is made from aluminium foil.
A recycling initiative for empty medicine and vitamin blister packs has expanded to 800 Boots stores nationwide. This scheme provides a convenient way for people to dispose of used blister packs responsibly, helping to reduce waste that would otherwise go to landfill
While the Recycle at Boots app offers rewards for participation, recycling is still possible without signing up. Other blister pack recycling schemes may also be available locally. See the recycle your medicine and vitamin blister packs pages or explore local recycling options.