HOUSTON, May 27, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sharps Compliance, Inc. (Nasdaq:SMED) ("Sharps" or the "Company"), a leading full-service provider of cost-effective management solutions for medical waste and unused dispensed medications generated outside the hospital and large healthcare facility setting, today announced that David P. Tusa, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Noble Financial Group's Sixth Annual Equity Conference at 8:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.
A live webcast of the presentation, along with presentation materials, will be available on the Company's website at www.sharpsinc.com. If you are unable to listen to the live presentation, an archive will be made available at www.sharpsinc.com in the Investor Relations section.
About Sharps Compliance, Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Sharps is a leading full-service provider of cost-effective management solutions for medical waste and unused dispensed medications generated outside the hospital and large healthcare facility setting. Its strategy is to capture a large part of the estimated $2 billion untapped market for used syringes and unused medical waste outside of hospital and large healthcare settings by targeting the major agencies that are interrelated with this medical waste stream; that is the U.S. government, pharmaceutical manufacturers, home healthcare providers, retail pharmacies and clinics, and the professional market comprised of physician, dentists and veterinary practices. As a fully integrated medical waste management company providing customer solutions and services, the Company's solid business model, which provides strong margins and significant operating leverage, combined with its early penetration into emerging markets, uniquely positions it for strong future growth.
The Company's flagship product, the Sharps® Recovery System™ (formerly Sharps Disposal by Mail System®), is a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution to dispose of medical waste such as hypodermic needles, lancets and any other medical device or objects used to puncture or lacerate the skin (referred to as "sharps"). Its other products include the Sharps®MWMS™ (Medical Waste Management System), a comprehensive medical waste and dispensed unused medication solution designed for emergency preparedness programs. Sharps also offers vendor managed inventory programs and Patient Support Programs which incorporate the Company's SharpsTracer™ system.
Its TakeAwayRecovery System™ is designed for individual consumers, retail or mail-order pharmacies, communities and facilities including assisted living, long-term care and correction operations to facilitate the proper disposal of unused dispensed medications.
More information on the Company and its products can be found on its website at: www.sharpsinc.com