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Pharmacy needle exchange information?

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  • 07-04-2013 2:44pm
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    92Grainne1992
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    Hi, I'm doing a presentation for college and was just wondering does ANYONE know where I could get information on the new pharmacy needle exchange initiative.... I cant seem to find any information on it, apart from that no one wants needle exchanges in their area and pharmacists will have to be trained properly to dispense clean needles and dispose of dirty ones... Anyone have any clue, even an online newspaper article on it.... Its all a bit hush hush and thats no good for me :) Sound. x


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    Seachmall
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    There's loads about it here.


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    Odysseus
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    Ring any of the Addiction Services Clinics tomorrow, some there will be able to answer your questions or put you in contact will someone who can.


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    Chuck Stone
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    While this thread is here...

    Does anyone know where I'd get a vintage sink plunger?


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    mattjack
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    There was a three year programme to be rolled out in late 2011 , with pharmacys being recommended by the hse for it or by asking about it themselves.Though I never heard anything much about it .I think its outside Dublin only.


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    [Deleted User]
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    I can't understand why every pharmacy doesn't offer this service. The training can't be that onerous.

    If all pharmacy's did it then there wouldn't be worry about individual ones attracting all the addicts for miles around, and there wouldn't be the not-in-my-back-yard knee jerk reaction.


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    antodeco
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    Does Grainne Ni Seoige still do the news?


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    Turtyturd
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    Chuck Stone wrote: »
    While this thread is here...

    Does anyone know where I'd get a vintage sink plunger?

    Ring the vintage sink plunger services tomorrow, they should be able to answer your questions or at least put you on to someone who can.


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    Chuck Stone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,030 ✭✭✭✭Chuck Stone


    antodeco wrote: »
    Does Grainne Ni Seoige still do the news?

    Where's she gone actually? Have seen her for ages the loverly celtic temptress.


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    Chop Chop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 343 ✭✭Chop Chop


    Chuck Stone wrote: »
    Where's she gone actually? Have seen her for ages the loverly celtic temptress.

    Thread needs more brass monkey


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    oppenheimer1
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    Seachmall wrote: »
    There's loads about it here.

    Why do people have to be so condescending?


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    Chuck Stone
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    oppenheimer1 wrote: »
    Why do people have to be so condescending?

    Here you go.


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    oppenheimer1
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    Chuck Stone wrote: »
    Here you go.

    Oh funny, I see we have a comedian here...:rolleyes:


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    Chuck Stone
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    oppenheimer1 wrote: »
    Oh funny, I see we have a comedian here...:rolleyes:

    Why do you have to be so condescending?


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    mattjack
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    Candie wrote: »
    I can't understand why every pharmacy doesn't offer this service. The training can't be that onerous.

    If all pharmacy's did it then there wouldn't be worry about individual ones attracting all the addicts for miles around, and there wouldn't be the not-in-my-back-yard knee jerk reaction.

    In some situations you might need to be able sit and talk to the addict, maybe recognise damage to veins etc and would you let the pharmacist or the assistant do the exchange ?


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    mattjack
    Registered Users Posts: 5,389 ✭✭✭mattjack


    Chuck Stone wrote: »
    Where's she gone actually? Have seen her for ages the loverly celtic temptress.

    You couldn't use her as a plunger , you silly boy .


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    92Grainne1992
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    Some counselling training or qualification would be needed then yes?


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    sfwcork
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    Op did you ever hear of google?


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    mattjack
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    92Grainne1992 wrote: »
    Some counselling training or qualification would be needed then yes?

    No , there's no actual qualification needed to work in a needle exchange.


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    mikemac1
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    None wanted near me, thanks OP


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    daisy_days
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    I did a presentation on the IPNE for college this year. All branches of Doc Morris are involved in the program and any pharmacy that displays the logo. They have to discreet due to the stigma attached that is why you will only see the logo on the doors.


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    krudler
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    mikemac1 wrote: »
    None wanted near me, thanks OP

    What would you prefer, dirty needles being left places on roads?


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    #23
    92Grainne1992
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    No info on it anyway, just that it was planned to be started up. Should be grand anyway :)


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    mattjack wrote: »
    In some situations you might need to be able sit and talk to the addict, maybe recognise damage to veins etc and would you let the pharmacist or the assistant do the exchange ?


    My understanding is that the scheme is limited to a straight swap. It's not a counselling or advice service.


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    Odysseus
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    daisy_days wrote: »
    I did a presentation on the IPNE for college this year. All branches of Doc Morris are involved in the program and any pharmacy that displays the logo. They have to discreet due to the stigma attached that is why you will only see the logo on the doors.

    What's the story with the system here, is their a charge for the exchange? Or is it a free service like the one supplied by the Addiction Services and places like MQ etc?


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    mattjack
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    daisy_days wrote: »
    I did a presentation on the IPNE for college this year. All branches of Doc Morris are involved in the program and any pharmacy that displays the logo. They have to discreet due to the stigma attached that is why you will only see the logo on the doors.

    Is the IPNE nationwide ? would there be many pharmacies involved ?


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    Odysseus
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    mikemac1 wrote: »
    None wanted near me, thanks OP

    You are based in Ballyer or am I mixing you up. I ask as there is a neddle exchange there.

    Anyway why would you not want people to be getting treatment. I doubt you live in an addioct free zone.


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    mikemac1
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    Aye, Ballyer


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    daisy_days
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    It's a free service aimed at reducing blood diseases like hepB&C. You go in to the pharmacy ask for a pack. Which contains •single filter syringe with an attached needle a stainless steel spoon 5ml citric and some water. Along with this you get a little case where you put in your used needle. It cannot be reopened once the used needle is in it. You then take that container back to the pharmacy where they dispose or incinerate the box and its contents aka the used needle.


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    mattjack
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    daisy_days wrote: »
    It's a free service aimed at reducing blood diseases like hepB&C. You go in to the pharmacy ask for a pack. Which contains •single filter syringe with an attached needle a stainless steel spoon 5ml citric and some water. Along with this you get a little case where you put in your used needle. It cannot be reopened once the used needle is in it. You then take that container back to the pharmacy where they dispose or incinerate the box and its contents aka the used needle.

    Are you limited to one pack ?


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    Odysseus
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    mattjack wrote: »
    In some situations you might need to be able sit and talk to the addict, maybe recognise damage to veins etc and would you let the pharmacist or the assistant do the exchange ?

    My understanding is that this service is similar to the concept of an emergency exchange. They are only getting enough for one injection.

    Unlike a full exchange where apart from getting up to a weeks supply or more, and availing of other available services.

    So as it is a minimum intervention it would not need a lot of training.

    For a more indept intervention I would imagine the person would be referred to a needle exchange woth a full range of services available.


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