Reply To: Injectable HRT used syringes & needles

[DeeAnn Hopings]

Actually in my case, the Sharps Container is a bit of an overkill, but I have no problem with using it. The “pen” that Enbrel comes in has a cylindrical plug that gets removed before use. I believe it arms the mechanism. The end of the needle is at least 1/8″ back from the opening. After injection, I reinsert the plug. It fits quite snugly and the needle is well shielded from exposure. The plug requires a fair tug to remove it again, so to my way of thinking it is well protected. I would be OK with not using an official Sharps Container, but evidently our city government looks upon the containers as a way of minimizing risk and that seems appropriate…