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Majority of household medications are left dangerously accessible to children and youth
National, | Aug 8, 2022
Recent survey also reveals that more than half of Canadian parents dispose of medications improperly, leading to contamination of communities and waterways TORONTO, August 8, 2022 – Canadian families have more work to do when it comes to medication storage, education and action around safe medication handling and disposal. A recent survey from the Health […]
National, | May 20, 2022
Health Products Stewardship Association’s 2022 Annual General Meeting will take place virtually on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. The AGM has the sole means available to attend, ask questions and vote. HPSA members: this is a unique opportunity to inquire, learn and ask questions regarding stewardship programs for health products in […]
OECD Green Talks Live webinar on the Management of Pharmaceutical Household Waste
National, | May 3, 2022
We’re excited to announce that on May 10th, Director-General of Health Products Stewardship Association, Terri Drover will be a panellist in the upcoming OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Green Talks Live webinar on the Management of Pharmaceutical Household Waste. Unpacking the Management of Pharmaceutical Household Waste report prepared by OECD and with support from […]
National, | Mar 21, 2022
As of March 21, 2022, HPSA retires its previous logo that has represented the association for many years. The new logo brings HPSA’s purpose to the forefront, with a modern touch and an improved representation of who we are as an organization. It symbolizes our mission to protect our environment and communities by providing access […]
Management of Pharmaceutical Household Waste – Report By OECD
National, | Aug 3, 2021
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a document on the management of pharmaceutical household waste. The document describes global practices and regulations on medication take-back programs. Click here to read more.
A call to action for all Canadians
National, | Jul 14, 2021
Today, we’re issuing an urgent call to action for Canadians to clear out their medicine cabinets of unwanted medications and bring them into a pharmacy for safe disposal. This call to action comes at a critical time. Not only has COVID-19 further exacerbated the rate of accidental drug poisoning, but many provinces are reporting a […]
Old meds be gone – How to dispose of medications safely?
National, | May 3, 2021
Find program participating pharmacies on a drop-off location map.
National, | Feb 25, 2021
Effective March 31, 2021, the HPSA office is moving to a new address. 3800 Steeles Ave West, Suite 301A Woodbridge, ON, L4L 4G9 Please redirect all correspondences accordingly. Thank you!
New Sharps Collection Program Launch in Manitoba
National, | Feb 16, 2021
The Ministry of Conservation and Climate of Manitoba has approved the Manitoba Sharps Collection Program (MSCP) and it is now officially launched. Click here to read the official news release.