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Customer notice on COVID-19 : Due to an increase in prescriptions and deliveries are now taking longer. More information to follow on Monday.
Customer notice on COVID-19: Due to an increase in prescriptions and deliveries are now taking longer. New opening hours from Monday 30th March 2020, all pharmacies will open one hour later than normal and will be closed between 1 & 2pm.

Needle/Syringe Exchange

Needle/syringe exchanging

Murrays offer a Needle & Syringe Exchange Service from a number of our pharmacies. This is a discreet service, where service users can obtain packs and return used sharps to the pharmacy in a safe manner.

Benefits of the service

Keep safe – reduce the risk of hepatitis infections, benefits will include:

  • It is intended to reduce the need for re-using/sharing needles and the risk to health associated with such practices.
  • Aims to keep you and those around you safe.
  • Exchange your ‘works’ discreetly.

Free Walk-in service

You can walk-in to your nearest Murrays Pharmacy and exchange your Needles/syringes.
Find Us

How does this service work?

1.

Check our list of participating pharmacies- visit and register at the pharmacy.*

2.

Pick up your needle/syringe requirements from our menu of offerings.

3.

Return your ‘used works’ in exchange for replacement needle/syringes.

*This is available in selected Murrays pharmacies only.

How long does the consultation take?

Consultation with your Murrays pharmacist/advisor will take just a few minutes, as we check your eligibility for the scheme, explain the process and issue/collect needle exchange packs. Click below to find your nearest participating Murrays pharmacy.