Diabetes’ Pen Recycle

Following a successful pilot across Leicestershire & Rutland, PenCycle, Novo Nordisk’s new recycling initiative for pre-filled injection pens went national in September 2022 and is now available across the UK.

PenCycle will not only help reduce waste and advance the sustainability agenda of community pharmacy, but it will also be supporting the transition of the UK health sector towards a greener future.

During the pilot, a total of 12,000 used pens were returned for recycling. 3,800 pens came back from Leicestershire & Rutland alone with the support from LLR LPC.

To learn more about the scheme and move towards a circular mindset visit Home | PenCycle (pen-cycle.co.uk)

For more information on how to join the scheme and to sign up please visit How can I PenCycle? | PenCycle (pen-cycle.co.uk) or download a copy of the PenCycle Pharmacist Guide here.

As a central point of care, community pharmacy will be key to the success of this circular recycling initiative. PenCycle is simple and free of charge. Recycling pens only takes a minute but have an impact that will last a lifetime.