Services Database Provision of Needle Exchange Service

Service ID

101001

Description

Pharmacies will provide access to sterile needles and syringes, and sharps containers for return of used equipment. Associated paraphernalia such as citric acid and swabs to promote safe injecting practice and reduce transmission of infections by substance misusers will be provided.

This service is commissioned alongside the supervised consumption service in Dudley and they share the same SLA.

Location of service

Dudley LPC

Commissioner

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Needle & syringe programme

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

The named pharmacist will attend the initial training and accreditation evening organised by the DISMS before commencing the service.

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