This year NICE produced public health guidance and implementation tools on the optimal provision of needle and syringe programmes (NSPs) among injecting drug users. Evidence shows that NSPs are a cost effective way to reduce the risks associated with injecting drugs, and can play an important role in helping drug users to access further treatment.

The joint NTA and NICE event on 1 July 2009 will showcase the recent publications and discuss how local areas can ensure their NSPs are in line with current best practice.

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