- Sharps Disposal By Mail System(R) utilized by approximately 70% of the retail clinics across the country HOUSTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sharps Compliance Corp. (OTC:SCOM) (BULLETIN BOARD: SCOM) ("Sharps"), a leading provider of cost-effective medical waste disposal solutions for industry and consumers, today announced that the Company's flagship product, the Sharps Disposal By Mail System(R), is being utilized by three of the four largest retail health clinic operators in the country to facilitate the effective, efficient and proper disposal of used syringes. The Company has contracts with two of the three customers and sells through a distributor to the third. Currently, there are approximately 450 to 500 non-emergency clinics across the country located in the retail setting, such as pharmacies, grocery store chains and mass merchandisers. The Company estimates that its Sharps Disposal By Mail System(R) products are used by approximated 70% of these clinics. According to Drug Store News, a publication following news and trends in the convenient care business, the total number of retail clinics could increase to as many as 2,000 by the end of calendar year 2007 and as many as 10,000 by 2010. Dr. Burton J. Kunik, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Sharps Compliance Corp. commented, "The explosion of retail health clinics is changing the delivery of healthcare across the country. We believe the Sharps Disposal By Mail System(R) is ideal for small quantity generators of medical waste, such as these in-store clinics. Our products facilitate the convenient, efficient and proven disposal of used syringes while providing, what we believe to be, a much more cost effective solution than the traditional pick-up service." Kunik added, "We are leveraging our established relationships with major nationwide pharmacy and grocery store chains, where we have successfully facilitated the disposal of used syringes during the flu shot season for a number of years, to demonstrate the value of our products and services for the expanding retail health clinic opportunity." The Company's flagship product, the Sharps Disposal by Mail System(R), 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"). About Sharps Compliance Corp. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Sharps Compliance is a leading provider of cost-effective medical waste disposal solutions for industry and consumers. The Company's flagship product, the Sharps Disposal by Mail System(R), 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"). The Company also offers a number of products specifically designed for the home healthcare market. Sharps Compliance focuses on targeted growth markets such as the pharmaceutical, retail, commercial, and hospitality markets, as well as serving a variety of additional markets. Sharps is a leading proponent and participant in the development of public awareness and solutions for the safe disposal of needles, syringes and other sharps in the community setting. As a fully integrated manufacturer providing customer solutions and services, Sharps Compliance's solid business model, with strong margins and significant operating leverage, and early penetration into emerging markets, uniquely positions the company for strong future growth. More information on Sharps Compliance can be found on its website at: http://www.sharpsinc.com/. For more information contact: - OR - David P. Tusa Tammy Swiatek Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Kei Advisors LLC Officer & Business Development Investor Relations Phone: (713) 660-3514 Phone: (716) 843-3853 Email: DATASOURCE: Sharps Compliance Corp. CONTACT: David P. Tusa, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Business Development of Sharps Compliance Corp., +1-713-660-3514, ; or Investor Relations, Tammy Swiatek of Kei Advisors LLC, +1-716-843-3853, , for Sharps Compliance Corp. Web site: http://www.sharpsinc.com/

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