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 Unfortunately, a significant number of pharmacy contractors have now withdrawn from providing this service.
We are currently working with colleagues across Lothian to better understand the need, assess various options and agree how best to provide this service to patients. An important aspect of this work will be to ensure adequate coverage in all areas.
Please be assured that this matter is receiving attention, and more information will be published as soon as possible.
Please see below our current list of Community Pharmacy sites for obtaining sharps boxes and disposal.
| HSCP | PHARMACY NAME | ADDRESS |
| East Lothian E | LINTON PHARMACY | 1 THE SQUARE EAST LINTON EH40 3AD |
| East Lothian E | MARKET STREET PHARMACY | 22 MARKET STREET HADDINGTON EH41 3JE |
| East Lothian E | SMITH’S PHARMACY | 66 HIGH STREET NORTH BERWICK EH39 4HF |
| East Lothian E | GULLANE PHARMACY | 7 ROSEBERRY PLACE GULLANE EH31 2AN |
| East Lothian E | DUNBAR PHARMACY | 67 HIGH STREET DUNBAR EH42 1EW |
| East Lothian E | HIGH STREET PHARMACY | 25 HIGH STREET DUNBAR EH42 1EN |
| East Lothian W | WELL | 115 HIGH STREET TRANENT EH33 1LW |
| East Lothian W | WELL | 176 HIGH STREET PRESTONPANS EH32 9AZ |
| Edinburgh NE | TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY | 7 BROUGHTON ROAD EDINBURGH EH7 4EW |
| Edinburgh NE | CRIGHTON PHARMACY | 6-7 CRIGHTON PLACE EDINBURGH EH7 4NZ |
| Edinburgh NW | STOCKBRIDGE PHARMACY (until 29.01.2025) | 35-37 NORTH WEST CIRCUS PLACE EDINBURGH EH3 6TW |
| Edinburgh NW | CORSTORPHINE PHARMACY | 159 ST JOHN’S ROAD EDINBURGH EH12 7SD |
| Edinburgh SE | BRISTO SQUARE PHARMACY AND TRAVEL CLINIC | 6 BRISTO SQUARE EDINBURGH EH8 9AL |
| Edinburgh SE | PATON & FINLAY (until 02.01.2025) | 177 BRUNTSFIELD PLACE EDINBURGH EH10 4DG |
| Edinburgh SE | MARCHMONT PHARMACY | 41-43 WARRENDER PARK ROAD EDINBURGH EH9 1EU |
| Edinburgh SE | CLEAR PHARMACY | 26 BROUGHAM PLACE EDINBURGH EH3 9JU |
| Edinburgh SW | COLINTON PHARMACY LTD | 46A BRIDGE RD EDINBURGH EH13 0LQ |
| Edinburgh SW | COLINTON MAINS PHARMACY (A H TOD LTD) | 84 COLINTON MAINS DRIVE EDINBURGH EH13 9BJ |
| Edinburgh SW | POLWARTH PHARMACY | 10 POLWARTH GARDENS EDINBURGH EH11 1LW |
| Edinburgh SW | RATHO PHARMACY | 64 NORTH STREET RATHO EH28 8RR |
| Edinburgh SW | WESTER HAILES PHARMACY | 26 WESTER HAILES CRESCENT SHOPPING CENTRE EDINBURGH EH14 2SW |
| Edinburgh SW | AVANTE PHARMACY | 39 WESTFIELD ROAD EDINBURGH EH11 2QW |
| West Lothian E | HEALTHFUL PHARMACY DEDRIDGE | 157 NIGEL RISE DEDRIDGE LIVINGSTON EH54 6LX |
| West Lothian W | STONEYBURN PHARMACY | 67 MAIN STREET STONEYBURN EH33 2AP |
| West Lothian W | BLACKRIDGE PHARMACY (until 06.03.2025) | 22 MAIN STREET BLACKRIDGE BATHGATE EH48 3SA |
