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, […]
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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 […]
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. […]
This newsletter covers several topics, including updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, the new Manitoba Sharps Collection Program, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
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 […]
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, […]
Click here to read the Draft Manitoba Sharps Collection Program Plan for 2020-2023
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 […]