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.
Empty medicine blister pack recycling is not universally available. Collection points may be available at medical and other settings within West Yorkshire communities. Availability will vary by location. Participation in any initiatives on offer currently requires funding by the participating organisation.