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Syringe access in MassachusettsSyringe access in Massachusetts
Kevin Cranston, MDivKevin Cranston, MDivDirector, Bureau of Infectious DiseaseDirector, Bureau of Infectious Disease
Massachusetts Department of Public HealthMassachusetts Department of Public Health
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Authorizing LegislationAuthorizing Legislation
• M. G. L. c. 94c §§27-27A
• Permits over-the-counter sales of syringes to persons 18 and older
• Decriminalizes the possession of needles and syringes
• Required a statewide syringe disposal plan and distribution of information on disposal to purchasers
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Supporting structures and processesSupporting structures and processes
• Development of syringe disposal fact sheet (all purchasers) and brochures (for IDUs)
• Revised NEP enrollment card citing new statute and rights
• Statewide syringe disposal kiosk placement and other syringe disposal plans at local level
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Kiosk and existing sharps disposal Kiosk and existing sharps disposal sites, Massachusettssites, Massachusetts
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ImpactImpact
• Some localized resistance from pharmacists, price increases and added scrutiny of identification of perceived addicts
• Board of Registration in Pharmacy letter to pharmacists clarifying law and process
• Drop-off in utilization of NEPs, esp. out-of-area clients
• Consideration of adding syringe distribution to non-NEP IDU-serving prevention programs