How to dispose of sub cue syringe safely

How to Dispose of sub cue Syringes  

In most cases insulin is the primary medication used in these small syringes, for me, it is Sandostatin, a drug used as my "chemo" for Carcinoid Cancer. Regular chemos are not effective for this type of cancer ... and Sando has limited help, but it does help with symptoms so, I use it.

And then have all those little syringes around, if I use the 3 shots a day like I am supposed to. sigh....

Things You'll Need: sub cue syringes alcohol wipe flat nose pliers sharps container another type of container, but not recommended by anyone  

Ok, you need to follow your directions for injecting your meds. So, use the alcohol wipe and fill the syringe. I can wait. When ever you are ready for me..... I can hang here. Ok, done? good.

The needles that my pharmacy gives me now, and has for the past 5 years or so are the ones where the needle part comes apart from the syringe. But, what I do will work on one piece units as well.(which I like better actually) Take the pair of flat nose pliers and remove the needle, being sure you have the needle securely in the pliers before bending to break it off. If you have the two part units, move the now broken off needle to the top of the empty syringe and drop it into the empty part that held the medicine. It should fit in the space between the stopper and opening, you can also pull the push stopper thing down so that you are sure it drops in.

Replace the top part, the now needle less part and then the cap to the whole thing.

If you have a one piece, drop the needle you broke off into the barrel by removing the stopper, then replace the stopper. The needle will stay in there. If you have a one piece, drop the needle you broke off into the barrel by removing the stopper, then replace the stopper. The needle will stay in there. drop everything into a red bio hazard or sharps container to be disposed of safely. Hospitals don't take them, but you doctor's office will, or will tell you where they can be taken. Since they can no loner be used by anyone, you could just throw them away, but that isn't the recommended procedure.