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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, […]
Manitoba Sharps Collection Program Plan DRAFT
Manitoba, | Oct 21, 2020
Click here to read the Draft Manitoba Sharps Collection Program Plan for 2020-2023
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
HPSA ON Spring 2020 Newsletter
Ontario, | May 28, 2020
Please find enclosed Spring Newsletter for Ontario Newletter 2020 Spring ON
HPSA MB Spring 2020 Newsletter
Manitoba, | May 28, 2020
Please find enclosed Spring Newsletter for Manitoba Newletter 2020 Spring MB
HPSA PE Spring 2020 Newsletter
PEI, | May 28, 2020
Please find enclosed Spring Newsletter for Prince Edward Island Newletter 2020 Spring PEI
HPSA BC Spring 2020 Newsletter
British Columbia, | May 28, 2020
Please find enclosed Spring Newsletter for British Columbia Newletter 2020 Spring BC