Public Services
Financial impasse threatens launch of needle collection system in 2027
The national system for collecting used home-use needles and lancets is at risk of not starting on 1 January 2027 due to an unresolved financial model. The management entity, Diverde, has yet to gain approval for the fee structure that would fund the collection and treatment of these items, creating a risk that the system's license could be revoked.
Why it matters
If you use needles or lancets at home for self-care, you may not have the expected pharmacy-based disposal system available by 1 January 2027, potentially continuing the current lack of a regulated collection service for these medical wastes.PúblicoRead original ↗
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