Pharmacy exchange schemes are available in the Derbyshire area.

They are:

• Free
• Confidential and convenient
• Available to anyone who injects drugs
• Able to offer you advice and support
• Aiming to reduce infection                

Look for a chemist / pharmacy displaying the symbol at the top of this page in the window:

You will not be asked for your name or address, but you will be asked for your initials, date of birth and first letters of your postcode.

You can request various combinations of needles and syringes. Always bring your used works back. You will then be given clean equipment in exchange.

For further information on local needle exchanges, contact the numbers below:

• Addaction - Derby: 01332 292416
• The Elms - Derby: 01332 370400
• North Derbyshire Community Drug Team: 01246 277388
• Addaction - Swadlincote: 01283 551489