Important Notice about patient returned sharps
We are aware of the current difficulties being experienced by some patients when trying to dispose of their sharps, and of the impact that this is having.
A locally negotiated service has been in place with community pharmacy to enable patients to return their sharps to pharmacies for safe disposal. Unfortunately, a significant number of pharmacy contractors have now withdrawn from providing this service.
The list below details the community pharmacies that are still providing the sharps service. In addition, from 6th January 2025, sharps boxes can be obtained and disposed of at several NHS sites across Lothian. The details have been added below.
We expect a significant number of community pharmacies to resume the sharps service in the new year. Further information will be published as soon as possible.
Please note – Sharps bins must not be overfilled and must be sealed, otherwise the pharmacy / service cannot accept the bin. Please also ensure that your details (including CHI number) are on the bin.
Edinburgh HSCP
| PHARMACY / NHS SITE | ADDRESS |
| TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY | 7 BROUGHTON ROAD EDINBURGH EH7 4EW |
| CRIGHTON PHARMACY | 6-7 CRIGHTON PLACE EDINBURGH EH7 4NZ |
| STOCKBRIDGE PHARMACY (until 29.01.2025) | 35-37 NORTH WEST CIRCUS PLACE EDINBURGH EH3 6TW |
| CORSTORPHINE PHARMACY | 159 ST JOHN’S ROAD EDINBURGH EH12 7SD |
| BRISTO SQUARE PHARMACY AND TRAVEL CLINIC | 6 BRISTO SQUARE EDINBURGH EH8 9AL |
| MARCHMONT PHARMACY | 41-43 WARRENDER PARK ROAD EDINBURGH EH9 1EU |
| CLEAR PHARMACY | 26 BROUGHAM PLACE EDINBURGH EH3 9JU |
| COLINTON PHARMACY LTD | 46A BRIDGE RD EDINBURGH EH13 0LQ |
| COLINTON MAINS PHARMACY (A H TOD LTD) | 84 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE EDINBURGH EH13 9BJ |
| POLWARTH PHARMACY | 10 POLWARTH GARDENS EDINBURGH EH11 1LW |
| RATHO PHARMACY | 64 NORTH STREET RATHO EH28 8RR |
| WESTER HAILES PHARMACY | 26 WESTER HAILES CRESCENT SHOPPING CENTRE EDINBURGH EH14 2SW |
| AVANTE PHARMACY | 39 WESTFIELD ROAD EDINBURGH EH11 2QW |
| VACCINATION CENTRE – THE GYLE VACCINATION CENTRE – OCEAN TERMINAL VACCINATION CENTRE – WAVERLEY MALL | GROUND FLOOR, GYLE SHOPPING CENTRE, GYLE AVENUE, EDINBURGH, EH12 9JY. AVAILABLE: SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY 10:00-18:00 (CLOSED 12:40-13:50) SECOND FLOOR, OCEAN TERMINAL, OCEAN DRIVE, EDINBURGH, EH6 6JJ. AVAILABLE: TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10:00-18:00 (CLOSED 12:40-13:50) UPPER LEVEL, WAVERLEY MALL SHOPPING CENTRE, WAVERLEY MARKET, 3/48 WAVERLEY BRIDGE, EDINBURGH, EH1 1BQ. AVAILABLE: THURSDAY-MONDAY 10:00-18:00 (CLOSED 12:50-13:50) PLEASE CHECK OPENING TIMES ONLINE: Adult Flu Vaccination |
East Lothian HSCP
| PHARMACY / NHS SITE | ADDRESS |
| LINTON PHARMACY | 1 THE SQUARE EAST LINTON EH40 3AD |
| MARKET STREET PHARMACY | 22 MARKET STREET HADDINGTON EH41 3JE |
| SMITH’S PHARMACY | 66 HIGH STREET NORTH BERWICK EH39 4HF |
| GULLANE PHARMACY | 7 ROSEBERRY PLACE GULLANE EH31 2AN |
| DUNBAR PHARMACY | 67 HIGH STREET DUNBAR EH42 1EW |
| HIGH STREET PHARMACY | 25 HIGH STREET DUNBAR EH42 1EN |
| WELL | 115 HIGH STREET TRANENT EH33 1LW |
| WELL | 176 HIGH STREET PRESTONPANS EH32 9AZ |
| THE ESK CENTRE | LADYWELL WAY, MUSSELBURGH, EH21 6AB. NOTE – PLEASE ASK FOR SERVICE AT MAIN RECEPTION. SERVICE AVAILABLE BETWEEN 9AM TO 5PM MONDAY TO THURSDAY AND 9AM TO 4.30PM FRIDAY. |
Midlothian HSCP
| PHARMACY / NHS SITE | ADDRESS |
| MIDLOTHIAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 70 ESKBANK ROAD,DALKEITH, EH22 3ND. NOTE – PLEASE ASK FOR SERVICE AT VACCINATION SERVICE , CAIRNGREEN UNIT ( ACCESSED TO THE LEFT OF MAIN ENTRANCE) SERVICE AVALABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM TO 4PM |
West Lothian HSCP
| PHARMACY / NHS SITE | ADDRESS |
| HEALTHFUL PHARMACY DEDRIDGE | 157 NIGEL RISE DEDRIDGE LIVINGSTON EH54 6LX |
| STONEYBURN PHARMACY | 67 MAIN STREET STONEYBURN EH33 2AP |
| BLACKRIDGE PHARMACY (until 06.03.2025) | 22 MAIN STREET BLACKRIDGE BATHGATE EH48 3SA |
| CARMONDEAN HOWDEN LINLITHGOW STRATHBROCK ARMADALE BATHGATE WHITBURN | CARMONDEAN HEALTH CENTRE, PENTLAND VIEW COURT, LIVINGSTON, EH54 8PY HOWDEN HEALTH CENTRE, WEST ROAD, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6TP LINLITHGOW HEALTH CENTRE, 288 HIGH ST, LINLITHGOW EH49 7ER STRATHBROCK PARTNERSHIP CENTRE, 189A WEST MAIN STREET, BROXBURN, WEST LOTHIAN, EH52 5LH 18 NORTH STREET, ARMADALE, EH48 3QB BATHGATE PRIMARY CARE RESOURCE CENTRE, WHITBURN ROAD, BATHGATE, EH48 2SS 1 WEAVERS LANE, WHITBURN, EH47 0SD NOTE – PLEASE ASK FOR SERVICE AT COMMUNITY RECEPTION DESKS SERVICE AVAILABLE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM – 3PM |
