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HPSA Celebrates 25 Years of Stewardship, Sustainability and Safe Disposal of Health Products

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, […]

Together for Safer Homes

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 […]

The Importance of Proper Medical Sharps Disposal for People Living with Diabetes

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. […]

First Indigenous Led Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group

IZWTAG (Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group), is an Indigenous led society dedicated to implementing environmentally-responsible waste management in First Nations communities.  It is hosting a gathering which includes representatives from 25 of the 60 First Nations across B.C. that are operating zero-waste facilities or programs;  this gathering is being held in conjunction with the […]

National Drug Drop-Off Month

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

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 […]

Proper Disposal of Post- Consumer Medication Returns

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…