Proper Disposal of Post- Consumer Medication Returns

Ontario, | Mar 28, 2018

Find out more about our programs in the Winter 2018 issue of Pharmacy Connection by the Ontario College of Pharmacist on pg.30 This article has important informatio regarding safe disposal of controlled sustances returned by a member of the public. http://www.ocpinfo.com/library/pharmacy-connection/download/ocp_pharmacy…

**NEW** Sharps Collection Disposal Container

Ontario, PEI, | Mar 15, 2018

HPSA is proud to introduce New Sharps Disposal containers available in ON and PEI ONLY. Safely dispose of your used sharps devices by following these steps:  1-Recap needle and place into the approved sharp container offered free of charge at any participating pharmacy 2-Once the sharp waste has reached the designated fill line, snap lid closed […]

Ontario News Release May 2017

Ontario, | May 24, 2017

May 9, 2017   For immediate release:   Ontario pharmacists help residents safely destroy 551 tonnes of household pharmaceutical and sharps waste   Ottawa – Nearly 4,000 pharmacists throughout Ontario helped residents in the province safely destroy 273 tonnes of expired or unused medications and 278 tonnes of sharps — needles, lancets and alike — […]

I Don’t Flush Public Awareness Campaign Launched in Ontario

Ontario, | Oct 17, 2014

TORONTO, ON — October 15, 2014 — Urging consumers to take a closer look at their water use habits, the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) and the Clean Water Foundation (CWF) – in conjunction with The Regional Municipality of York Region, the Region of Peel and the Health Products Stewardship Association, launch the I don’t […]

Ontario Residents Return 750 Tonnes of Pharmaceuticals and Sharps

Ontario, | Sep 9, 2014

OTTAWA, Sept. 10, 2014 – Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce that Residents of Ontario returned 750 tonnes of pharmaceuticals and sharps from households for proper disposal between Oct. 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. Almost 90% of the unused/expired pharmaceuticals and used sharps were returned by residents to retail pharmacies registered […]

HPSA Announces 543 Tonnes Diverted from Ontario Landfills in 2013

Ontario, | May 5, 2014

2013 Annual Report Issued for Sharps and Pharmaceuticals Extended Producer Responsibility Programs in Ontario – 543 Tonnes Collected OTTAWA – Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the release of the first Annual Report for the Ontario Sharps Collection Program and the Ontario Medications Return Program. The two programs are the first and […]

HPSA to support 2014 National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day

Ontario, | Apr 23, 2014

The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) proudly announces its support and involvement with the 2014 National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day.  This year’s event takes place Saturday May 10th, and HPSA is encouraging the public to check their medicine cabinets for unused and expired medications.  The one day take back is a community-safety initiative led by […]

Toronto’s Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day nets nearly 200 kilograms

Ontario, | May 15, 2013

Five locations across the city were available for members of the public to dispose of any unwanted or expired medication in a safe and secure way. The different amounts collected at the different locations amassed a grand total of more than 196 kilograms. If you missed Prescription Drop Off day, it is not too late. […]

HPSA Celebrates One Year Mark In Ontario

Ontario, | Dec 31, 2012

The role of Municipalities and Producer programs in extended producer responsibility by Brad Wright One Year Mark for Extended Producer Responsibility of Pharmaceuticals and Sharps in Ontario Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the performance results from the first year of the (OSCP) and the (OMRP), the first two extended producer responsibility (EPR) […]

Quebec pharmaceutical products' take-back program is officially launched. Find a collection location near you.

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