If you inject drugs, we are here to help you stay as safe and healthy as possible.
Our needle and syringe provision (NSP) offers free and sterile injecting equipment, as well as harm reduction advice and support.
Our service is confidential, non-judgemental, and free. You do not need to use our drug service to access needle and syringe provision. You can also use NSP if you inject performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs), or inject other substances.
You can access NSP with us, or with participating pharmacies across Buckinghamshire.
What is needle and syringe provision?
Needle and syringe provision (sometimes called needle exchange) is a harm reduction service.
It provides sterile injecting equipment and safe disposal of used equipment, to help people who inject drugs reduce health risks.
Using sterile equipment each time you inject can help prevent:
- Blood borne viruses such as HIV and hepatitis C
- Infections and injuries
- Overdose
You can also get health advice and support if you want it. Our staff are here to listen and help you, and never judge you.
Equipment we provide
You can get free and sterile injecting equipment and harm reduction supplies, including:
- Needles and syringes
- Cookers/spoons
- Filters
- Vitamin C
- Water for injection
- Sharps bins
- Foil
- Condoms and lube
- Naloxone (for overdose prevention)
- Low dead space (LDS) equipment
- Blood borne virus (BBV) testing
If you have used equipment, you can return it to us, or anywhere you see the national needle exchange sign, and we will safely dispose for you.
We also provide free annual health and injecting technique check-ups for anyone injecting drugs.
How to get needle exchange supplies delivered to you for free
We have partnered with Exchange Supplies to deliver NSP Direct, a service that allows you to order needle exchange supplies and get them discreetly posted to you for free. You can still contact us for harm reduction advice if you use the postal service.
How to order
To order free injecting equipment discreetly packed, and delivered by post, go to: exchangesupplies.org/nspdirect and enter the code 20 20 00 15 94 to open an account.
Once you have set up an account, you can log in and order free equipment deliveries whenever you need them.
How to access needle and syringe provision in Buckinghamshire
If you need access to free needles and injecting equipment in Buckinghamshire, NSP is available at:
- Our service. Click here to contact us.
- At participating pharmacies, such as pharmacies.
This service is confidential, and you do not need to give your personal details to receive equipment.
Pharmacies that offer needle and syringe provision
Please note: This list is not regularly updated. We advise calling the pharmacy before visiting to check they have stock and still provide NSP.
Aylesbury
One Recovery Bucks North, 5-7 Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1TZ.
Call: 0300 772 9672
This venue provides naloxone.
Boots Pharmacy, 4 Hale Leys Shopping Centre, High St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1ST.
Call: 01296 483661
Buckingham
Boots Pharmacy, 11 Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX.
Call: 01280 813263
Chesham
F.M.Y Chemist, 36 High Street, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1EP.
Call: 01494 782866
High Wycombe
One Recovery Bucks South, Oasis House, George St, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2RZ.
Call: 0300 772 9672.
This venue provides naloxone.
Centra Pharmacy, 20 Queens Square, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2DF.
Call: 01494 528155
Lansdale Pharmacy, 17 Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2RS.
Call: 01494 528604
Q2 Pharmacy, 51 Hughenden Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5HS.
Call: 01494 436444
Ryemead Pharmacy, Gateway House, Wycombe Retail Park, Ryemead Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1FY.
Call: 01494 525752
Overdose prevention with naloxone
Naloxone is an emergency medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose on opioids, such as heroin and methadone.
It’s free and it saves lives.
At One Recovery Bucks, we can provide free naloxone kits and training, so you know how to use it in an emergency.
Need more support?
If you would like help with your own, or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, we can support you.
Contact our team or make a referral online.