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Sharp Disposal Patient Guide - Eli Lilly

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These guidelines help patients safely dispose of sharps. They outline the support available from Eli Lilly, including eligibility for free mail-back containers, and explain how to obtain and use FDA-cleared sharps containers.

Eli Lilly provides limited support for sharps disposal. Currently, only Taltz® (ixekizumab) qualifies for a free sharps mail-back container through Eli Lilly’s patient support program.

Note:

For all other injectable medications, patients are responsible for obtaining their own FDA-cleared sharps disposal container.

Examples include:

  • Trulicity®

  • Emgality®

  • Mounjaro®

  • Zepbound™


Eligibility for Free Sharps Disposal

Patients safely dispose of sharps and explain the support available from Eli Lilly, including eligibility for free mail-back containers and instructions for obtaining and using FDA-cleared sharps containers.

Eligible for free sharps container via Lilly:

  • Taltz®

Must order sharps container separately:

  • Trulicity®

  • Emgality®

  • Mounjaro®

  • Zepbound™


Request a Free Sharps Mail-Back Kit for Taltz® Patients

Here are the following steps to request the Free Sharps Mail-Back Kit for Taltz®.

  1. Contact Lilly Support

    • Call the Lilly Answer Center at 1-800-LILLYRX (1-800-545-5979).

    • Available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET.

  2. Request a Free Container

    • Confirm that you are prescribed Taltz®.

    • Provide your name, address, and basic prescription information.

    • A free sharps container and prepaid mail-back kit will be mailed to you.


Patients Using Other Injectable Medications

Patients using Trulicity®, Emgality®, Mounjaro®, or Zepbound™ are not eligible for Lilly’s free disposal program. Instead, they can order an FDA cleared sharps container through an authorized supplier.

Recommended options include:

  • 1.2-gallon mail-back sharps containers.

  • Compact systems for home use.

  • Compliance labels and prepaid return shipping included.

Note: Visit the PureWay Store to place your order.


Proper Disposal Guidelines

To keep yourself and others safe, follow these guidelines when disposing of sharps:

  • Never place used needles or syringes in household trash or recycling.

  • Use only puncture-resistant, FDA-cleared sharps containers.

  • Dispose of full containers using mail-back programs or authorized local drop-off. sites.

  • Check local disposal rules at safe needle disposal by ZIP code.


Need Help?

If you have questions about sharps disposal or need assistance, you can reach out for support:

  • For Taltz® support, contact The Lilly Answer Center at 1-800-545-5979.

  • For product assistance or mail-back instructions, contact [Your Company Contact Info].

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