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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.
Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications during the COVID-19 Pandemic
National, | Nov 6, 2020
Storing medications safely at home and returning products to the pharmacy when they are no longer needed are important ways to prevent harm. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacies may not be accepting medication returns for disposal, or they may have new ways of taking them back. Take a look at the newsletter from the […]
Evidence Summary on the Prevention of Poisoning in Canada
National, | Nov 6, 2020
The Evidence Summary on the Prevention of Poisoning describes the current poisoning problem in Canada, using data from hospitals, poison centres and death records. It also highlights best practices for poison prevention, current initiatives in Canada, and recommendations for future actions we can take. The summary is prepared by Parachute Canada and Injury Prevention Centre, […]
Health Canada Bulletin – Requirements for Post-Consumer Returns
National, | Sep 25, 2020
This bulletin replaces the bulletin dated April 16, 2020. The period of validity of the bulletin has been extended up to March 31, 2021. The Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) of Health Canada issued a bulletin, providing pharmacists with information on temporary exceptional measures for post-consumer returns containing controlled substances and recommendations to help reduce […]
Lifetime Achievement For Ginette Vanasse
National, | Jun 22, 2020
Each year the Recycling Council of B.C. recognizes the valuable contribution that individuals and organizations make towards the preservation and protection of British Columbia’s environment. Ginette Vanasse from Health Products Stewardship Association received Lifetime Achievement Award by RCBC in recognition of her role over the years in the recycling space.
Health Products Stewardship Association Welcomes The New Director-General, Terri Drover
National, | May 28, 2020
Please find enclosed the New DG Announcement
Health Canada Bulletin – Requirements for Post-Consumer Returns Containing Controlled Substances
National, | Apr 20, 2020
On April 16th, 2020, the Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) of Health Canada issued a bulletin, providing pharmacists with information on temporary exceptional measures for post-consumer returns containing controlled substances and recommendations to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.
Health Products Stewardship Association – Important notice
National, | Mar 19, 2020
March 18th, 2020 To all pharmacy manager, As concerns about the COVID-19 continue to grow here in Canada, Health Product Stewardship Association would like to confirm that at this time there is no interruption of services and our collection and deliveries of supplies for HPSA stewardship programs will be maintained by our service providers (Whitecap, […]
National, Ontario, | Aug 1, 2019
Keeping old meds in your medicine cabinet, where kids can find them, is never a good idea. It’s not as if someone else is going to return them to the drugstore for you. Return your meds to your location pharmacy Today! Si la fée des pilules existait, elle vous dirait que vos médicaments d’ordonnance […]
It’s simple- just take back old prescriptions
National, | Apr 20, 2018
LOCK UP OR TURN IN YOUR Rx DRUGS The Health Products Stewardship Association and participating pharmacies will be joining a national initiative to help keep our kids safe. The information was develop through the understanding that parents don’t think their children are at the stage yet, the creative focused on encouraging parental action and return […]