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With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the i

With the subject invention, a container for an injection device with an injection needle is provided. The container includes a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate the injection device in both a pre-use and a post-use condition. The body defines a first opening through which the injection device in its pre-use condition may be accessed, and the body defines a second opening into which the injection device may be directed in its post-use condition. A closure is provided for closing the first opening. The container also includes a retainer for retaining the injection device in the container in its post-use condition preventing access to the injection needle after the injection device has been used to administer an injection. Advantageously, the container of the subject invention provides not only a pre-use packaging for the injection device, but also a post-use sharps container for the injection device.

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1. A container for an injection device with an injection needle, the container comprising: a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate said injection device, said body having a usage opening through which the injection device is accessed, said body having a retention opening into which

1. A container for an injection device with an injection needle, the container comprising: a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate said injection device, said body having a usage opening through which the injection device is accessed, said body having a retention opening into which the injection device may be inserted to dispose of said injection device;a closure for closing said usage opening; anda retention element, wherein said retention element comprises a resilient member that is directly fixed to said body, said retention element contacting said injection device to provide an applied force when at least a portion of said injection device is inserted into said retention opening; whereina surface defining the usage opening is substantially parallel to a surface defining the retention opening. 2. A container as in claim 1, wherein said body further comprises a needle storage opening, wherein a part of the injection device is insertable into said needle storage opening for mounting an injection needle contained within said body onto the injection device. 3. A container as in claim 2, wherein said body further comprises a needle shield removal opening having a first portion with a first diameter and a second portion with a second diameter, said second diameter is smaller than said first diameter, whereby said needle shield removal opening is configured to releasably grip a needle shield provided on the injection needle. 4. A container as in claim 1, wherein said closure is hinged. 5. A container as in claim 4, wherein said hinge is a living hinge. 6. A container as in claim 4, wherein said hinge is a pin hinge. 7. A container as in claim 1, further comprising an access port for loading a medication cartridge into said injection device. 8. A container as in claim 7, wherein said access port is provided with an access port closure. 9. A container as in claim 1, further comprising a removable seal covering said retention opening. 10. A container as in claim 9, wherein said removable seal covers a needle storage opening. 11. A container as in claim 1, wherein said injection device is hinged. 12. A container as in claim 1, further comprising a pad for inserting thereinto a tip of an injection needle. 13. A container for an injection device with an injection needle, the container comprising: a body having a compartment formed therein to accommodate said injection device, said body having a usage opening through which the injection device is accessed, said body having a retention opening into which the injection device may be inserted to dispose said injection device;a removable seal covering said retention opening;a closure for closing said usage opening; anda retention element, wherein said retention element comprises a resilient member that is fixed inside said body, said retention element contacting said injection device to provide an applied force when at least a portion of said injection device is inserted into said retention opening, said resilient member comprising a bendable flap that covers said retention opening when not engaged, and said removable seal covering said resilient member. 14. A container as in claim 13, further comprising an access port for loading a medication cartridge into said injection device. 15. A container as in claim 14, wherein said access port is provided with an access port closure. 16. A container as in claim 13, wherein said removable seal covers a needle storage opening. 17. A container as in claim 13, wherein said injection device is hinged. 18. A container as in claim 13, further comprising a pad for inserting thereinto a tip of an injection needle. 19. A container as in claim 13, wherein said removable seal is disposed outside of said body.