Fox Health: Ozempic and Wegovy needles require proper disposal, health officials say — here's how to throw them away

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Ozempic and Wegovy needles require proper disposal, health officials say — here's how to throw them away

For those using medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, proper disposal is essential for safety. In certain areas, needles can be safely disposed of using household items....                        ...                        ...                            ...Semaglutide medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy — have spiked in popularity, with 6% of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login having tried the injectable weight-loss drugs and 3% currently using them, according to a Gallup poll.......Both drugs are injected weekly using prefilled pens — and it's important for people to know how to properly dispose of the needles after the meds are administered, doctors say.......The needles cannot simply be tossed into the trash or recycle bin or flushed down the toilet. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The general rule of thumb is to dispose of needles in a "heavy-duty plastic household container," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s website.......Ideally, this should be a puncture-resistant sharps container, similar to the ones at doctors' offices, the agency advised. ......If that isn't available, people may be able to dispose of needles using You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login depending on local regulations, according to Lifespan Health System's website. ......If using a household item, such as a coffee can or laundry detergent bottle, it must be sturdy and have a tight-fitting lid to keep the needles safely inside.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......In certain states, you can put your sturdy container into your trash, while in others, the needles must be brought to a facility for proper disposal.......In most cases, however, regulations are similar across states, according to Joseph Wendelken, the public information officer for the Rhode Island Department of Health......."In Rhode Island, you would put needles in a sharps container," he told Fox News Digital. "That's ideal, and you can just put them in a dark trash bag."......To ensure proper disposal of needles, the FDA recommends checking with local trash removal services or the You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to verify official recommendations.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Novo Nordisk, which manufactures both Ozempic and Wegovy, also offers a Drug Disposal Program, where consumers can order a sharps disposal container or medicine return container on the company's website.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Ozempic was approved in 2017 to help patients manage You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. Along with proper diet and exercise, it can help to regulate blood sugar levels and could contribute to weight loss, but the drug has not officially been approved for that purpose.......The drug has gained widespread media attention, as many celebrities, including Sharon Osborne, have publicly discussed their use of the product for You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login.......For more Lifestyle articles, visit You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Wegovy was approved by the FDA in June 2021 for weight loss and weight management, intended for You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login ages 12 and older. ......To ensure safety, experts advise following proper procedures when throwing away needles. If you are not sure of the guidelines in your area, check with your local health department....

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