Don’t Dump Drugs!: A call to action for all Quebecers to safely dispose of medical sharps and unused medications.

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,” […]

HPSA announces appointment of New CEO

Ontario, | Sep 24, 2024

Toronto, September 24 – The Board of Directors of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Delphine Lagourgue as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Delphine Lagourgue will succeed Terri Drover, who has successfully led the organization as President & CEO since June 2020. Under Terri’s leadership, HPSA […]

CEO Retirement

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. […]

Circular Materials and Health Products Stewardship Association Collaborate to Advance Innovation and Recycling Efforts

Ontario, | Sep 11, 2024

Circular Materials and the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) are excited to announce a strategic collaboration focused on advancing common goals and sharing best practices for recycling education and material management in Ontario and New Brunswick to enhance public awareness and support recycling. This collaboration will promote recycling practices and educate residents about the proper management […]

New Brunswick’s program launch

New Brunswick, | Feb 26, 2024

A Call to Action to New Brunswickers: bring back your unwanted medications and used medical sharps. Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Recycle NB announced a new program for New Brunswickers to return unwanted medications and used medical sharps to participating collection locations. “Proper disposal of unwanted medications protects our environment and our communities. Since […]

Approval of New Brunswick Stewardship Plan for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps

New Brunswick, | Aug 24, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Recycle NB has approved our New Brunswick Stewardship Plan for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps. The plan outlines HPSA operational and management strategy for implementing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) pharmaceuticals and medical sharps program within New Brunswick starting January 1, 2024. HPSA looks forward to supporting producers in meeting […]

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 […]

Press Release – Critical need to reignite action on safe disposal of unwanted household medications

National, | May 15, 2023

Research indicates an opportunity to increase safe practices for the protection of households, communities, and the environment. TORONTO, May 15, 2023 – Today, the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) – a national not-for-profit that operates return programs for unwanted medications and used medical sharps across British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island – is […]

HPSA Launches New 1.8L Sharps Containers in Ontario Pharmacies!

Ontario, | Apr 12, 2023

Attention all Ontario residents! HPSA has exciting news for you – we’ve just launched our new 1.8L sharps containers, which are now available at many pharmacies across the province. Our new sharps containers have a sustainable design made from recycled plastic and come with an updated instruction label. We understand the importance of convenience when […]

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

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