How do you dispose of used Wegovy pens?
Used Wegovy pens should be disposed of safely by first removing the needle and placing the needle straight into a designated sharps bin; never put needles or pens in household rubbish or recycling. When the pen is empty and the needle has been removed, follow the instructions from a doctor, pharmacist, nurse, or local council on how to dispose of the pen body; some UK schemes (e.g., Boots PenCycle) accept eligible plastic pens for recycling once the needle is removed. Full sharps bins must not go in household waste—arrange disposal through local NHS/council clinical waste services, return to the provider, or use approved drop-off/collection options in the local area. Keep sharps bins closed, out of sight and reach of children, and only fill them to the marked line before arranging collection or return.
- Remove the needle after each injection and put it immediately into a sharps bin.
- Do not put needles or pens in household rubbish or recycling.
- Dispose of the empty pen (without needle) as advised by a healthcare professional or local authority; some pharmacy take-back schemes accept eligible pens.
- Never place full sharps bins in household waste; arrange council/provider collection or approved drop-off.
- Keep sharps bins secure and out of children’s reach; don’t overfill beyond the marked line.
- Local councils or pharmacies can advise on sharps bin supply and disposal in the area.