News 5 took a closer look at how to properly throw away personal needles or syringes, which can be referred to as "sharps." ...

How to Dispose of Wegovy Pens You should dispose of GLP-1 pens in FDA-approved sharps disposal containers. You can buy them, make your own, or possibly get one for free from the drug manufacturer.

Mail-back programs are available for sharps used for a number of other injected drugs, many of them also free, and sharps containers are easily available at pharmacies and major retailers.

People who use sharps can often dispose of them at home. It's as simple as 1-2-3: Place used household sharps in a strong, plastic container like a laundry detergent or bleach bottle.

Let me start by giving a shout out to all the R.I. pharmacies that are handing out information about proper medical sharps disposal right at the counter as they fill prescriptions.

• Return to a participating pharmacy. Find a pharmacy participating in a needle return program. Get a commercial “sharps” container, and return it to the pharmacist when it is full.

FREE CONTAINERS * For information on how to properly dispose of needles, or to receive a free home disposal container, call 1-800-603-4068.

Many residents come into a senior living facility without a proper understanding of sharps management, increasing the risk for staff injury.

Disposing of sharps the right way keeps everyone safe. There are two steps involved in proper disposal of sharps: First, you need to prepare them correctly.