Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68232
Obesity: Drugs
Tabled: 15 July 2025
Answered: 21 July 2025
Question
Alex Brewer
Liberal Democrat — North East Hampshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure people who obtain weight loss injections through (a) private providers and (b) online services are able to safely dispose of used needles.
Answer
Stephen KinnockIt is important for needles to be disposed of safely, as inappropriate disposal methods create a risk of accidental needle-stick injuries to pharmacy or general practice staff, waste management operatives, and other members of the public, potentially lead...
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