As they are regarded as medical devices, acupuncture needles are meant to be used only by licensed professionals. This is why most states allow you to buy them only if you have either a license for acupuncture therapy or a prescription. Physical therapists can purchase from ScripHessco all sorts of acupuncture supplies, including dry needles, ear seeds, press tacks, and ear acupuncture needles, and most products also have subscriptions available with a Price Match Guarantee. If you do not qualify for buying acupuncture needles and still manage to get your hand on them, know that you should not use them on yourself as they are reserved for experienced medical practitioners.