Novo Nordisk offers a free sharps disposal container or medication disposal system through NovoCare® program. It supports a safe and compliant disposal of used injection materials that helps to reduce environmental risk and protects household members and sanitation workers.
Note: It can be redirected to authorized third-party partners that manage logistics, including PureWay or other certified medical waste handlers.
Eligibility Requirements
To easily request a free sharps container or medication disposal system, it must meet the following criteria:
18 years or older
Resident in the United States or within the U.S. Territories.
Current patient using a Novo Nordisk Injectable medication.
Note: Listed below are the Novo Nordisk Injectable Medication:
Fiasp®
Levemir®
NovoLog®
Ozempic®
Saxenda®
Tresiba®
Victoza®
Wegovy®
Xultophy®
How to Request a Free Sharps Container
To request a free sharps container, kindly follow these steps below:
Visit NovoCare
Go to the official NovoCare website.
Navigate to the Product Support.
Click Patient Support and select Medication Disposal.
Choose the program named Free Sharps Container or Safe Needle Disposal.
Complete the Request Form.
Confirm the Novo Nordisk you are currently using.
Provide basic and shipping information.
Kindly check to the terms of use and U.S. resident verification.
Submit the Request.
Once submitted, it will process your request within 2 to 4 weeks.
Note: No prescription or physician verification is typically required for the sharps container.
Important Reminders
Please take note of the following reminders listed below:
One container only may be shipped per request, and repeat request may require revalidation of medication use.
Use the provided container only for disposing of pen needles, syringes, or lancets.
Do not throw sharps into household trash or recycling bins.