Pen needles and syringes

How to access pen needles and syringes

If you are registered with the NDSS and use insulin, you can access free pen needles and syringes.

When you start insulin:

• complete a syringe or pen needle access form, certified by your health professional

or

• get a copy of your original medicine prescription.

Then, send the information to [email protected].

Your health professional can also complete and submit your access form online.

Ordering and costs

Once your access is approved, you can order your pen needles or syringes at a local NDSS Access Point.

You do not need to pay a co-payment. State and territory governments cover the co-payments for pen needles and syringes. This means they are free for you.

You cannot get medicines (including insulin) through the NDSS. You will need a prescription to get these.