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HPSA Celebrates 25 Years of Stewardship, Sustainability and Safe Disposal of Health Products
National, British Columbia, | Nov 27, 2025
To mark this milestone, HPSA is partnering with Pharmasave for a special Medications Take-Back Day on November 25th in British Columbia. The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA), leading steward of the return and disposal of health products in Canada, is proud to celebrate its 25-year anniversary. In 1999―following discussions with British Columbia provincial environment ministries, […]
National, | Sep 15, 2025
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is proud to support the 2025 launch of Together for Safer Homes, a national campaign led by Substance (formerly Drug Free Kids Canada). This collaborative initiative brings together families, healthcare providers, and community partners to raise awareness about youth substance use, promote the safe disposal of unused or expired […]
The Importance of Proper Medical Sharps Disposal for People Living with Diabetes
National, | Jul 29, 2025
By Diabetes Canada and Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) For the over 3.7 million Canadians living with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels often includes the regular use of medical sharps such as insulin needles, syringes, pen tips, and lancets. While these tools are essential for daily care, how they’re disposed of is just as important. […]
New Ontario Collection Locations Portal Launch
National, Ontario, | Jul 15, 2025
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Collection Locations Portal in Ontario. This centralized platform has been developed to better support HPSA’s network of collection locations, offering a more streamlined and efficient way to stay connected, informed, and equipped to participate in Ontario’s medication and sharps return […]
Disposal of health products: Quebec is making progress, but meaningful action is still slow to come
National, Quebec, | Jun 26, 2025
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) today released the results of its 2025 Canada-wide survey entitled “Study on Consumer Awareness and Behaviours Related to the Safe Collection of Pharmaceutical Products”. Conducted by the firm Léger, the survey assesses the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of residents in six Canadian provinces regarding the safe disposal of unused […]
Extend Producer Responsibility Compliance-Webinar
National, | Apr 25, 2025
Join the Health Products Stewardship Association for an informative online webinar titled “Environmental Compliance for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps: A Cross-Country Overview.” This session is essential for producers, retailers, and brand owners seeking to understand their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. 📅 Date: May 6 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM EST 🗣️ Language: English […]
National, Quebec, | Oct 7, 2024
Montréal, Quebec — October 2, 2024 — The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is proud to announce the introduction of a return program for the safe disposal of unused consumer medications and used medical sharps at participating collection locations. “The safe disposal of unused medications and used medical sharps protects our environment and our communities,” […]
National, | Sep 23, 2024
The Board would like to share an important milestone in the journey of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA). After four and a half years of exemplary dedication and leadership, Terri Drover, our CEO, has decided to retire. This will mark a significant moment for our organization and will take effect on December 31, 2024. […]
Major need for Canadian families to improve safe handling and disposal of medications at home
National, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, | Aug 8, 2023
Survey shows a gap between understanding of the harmful effects of accessible medications at home, and action to prevent it TORONTO, August 8, 2023 – Survey data released today highlights a discrepancy amongst parents of youth and teens in Canada, between the awareness of safe medication practices and the corresponding action around safe handling, storage, […]
New 1.8L sharps containers available in Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island
National, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI, | Jul 24, 2023
HPSA’s new 1.8L sharps containers are now available in Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island. This new sharps container has a sustainable design made from recycled plastic and comes with an updated instruction label. HPSA understands the importance of convenience when it comes to storing used sharps, which is why the new 1.8L containers are […]