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UCB, Inc., is committed to ensuring the proper collection and disposal of CIMZIA prefilled syringes for patients who self-inject at home. UCB educates consumers about proper collection and disposal methods via:

  • CIMZIA consumer Web sites for both CIMZIA indications (rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease)
  • CIMZIA Prescribing Information
  • CIMZIA Medication Guide
  • CIMZIA prefilled syringe self-administration video, available on the Cimzia.com Web site

In these communications, patients taking CIMZIA are instructed to check with their doctor for state-specific instructions on the lawful way to dispose of used needles and prefilled syringes and to ask their doctor or pharmacist about how to obtain a puncture-proof sharps container that meets the local or state requirements. In addition, CIMZIA patients are instructed to:

  • Not attempt to recap the needle
  • Tape the lid of the approved sharps container when it is two-thirds full
  • Dispose of the container as advised by the doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
  • Not throw the container in the trash or recycling bin
  • Always keep CIMZIA, injection supplies, and puncture-proof container out of reach of children

The CIMZIA Web site provides a toll-free number, 1-866-4-CIMZIA, for patients to call with questions about rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s treatment, including product administration and needle disposal.

CIMZIA patients who reside in California and self-inject at home are required by law to safely dispose of their used CIMZIA prefilled syringes. Patients can learn how by visiting California’s government Web site at http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/HomeHazWaste/Sharps/.

Patients in other states can learn the medical waste disposal laws of their state and how to dispose of needles, syringes, and other sharps by visiting the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal Web site at http://www.safeneedledisposal.org or by calling 1-800-643-1643.

UCB, Inc. supports efforts by retailers, pharmaceutical distributors, manufacturers of injection devices, and other partners, including local governments, health care organizations, public health officers, solid waste service providers, and other groups with interest in protecting public health and safety through the safe collection and proper disposal of waste devices, including sharps.

Click here for more information on UCB's Safe Needle Collection and Disposal Plan.