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Harm Reduction Services for people who use drugs

14 October 2025

Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) and Take Home Naloxone (THN) Quarterly Reports

The quarterly reports summarise the regional Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) and Take Home Naloxone (THN) activity alongside anonymous, non-identifiable client data across Northern Ireland.

Following the implementation of the Harm Reduction Information System for Northern Ireland, Neo360 in December 2022 PHA publishes quarterly activity reports on harm reduction services. 

Statement on Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) have maintained regular communication and support with J McGregor Chemist over their provision of a Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme (NSES) at their pharmacy on Botanic Avenue, Belfast. J McGregor Chemist has taken the decision to withdraw the NSES from their Botanic Avenue pharmacy. The pharmacy has been an integral part of the NSES for more than 23 years and has provided a highly valuable health service to the local community, which we sincerely thank them for. The PHA and HSCB will continue to work alongside J McGregor

Needle exchange charter

This charter sets out what clients can expect from the needle exchange service, and the role they can play in making sure everyone who uses or works in a needle exchange has a positive experience.

Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Service (NSES) Annual Reports

This report summarises data that is collected on the operation of the Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme (NSES). Each report relates to a twelve-month period. 

This report summarises data that is collected on the operation of the Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme (NSES). Each report relates to a twelve-month period. The anonymised data is collected by the 14 pharmacies and 1 Trust-based service that participate in the Northern Ireland Needle and Syringe Exchange Scheme (NSES) which was introduced in April 2001.

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