The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) operates compliant and post -consumer take back programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.
Unwanted, unused, or expired medications should be returned to a drop-off location for safe disposal.
Used medical sharps should be returned to a Drop-off location for safe disposal. Pick up a free sharps container to make collection and return easy.
Collection locations are participating pharmacies , vet clinics and dispensaries that provide Canadians with convenient access to safe medication and medical sharps return programs.
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) operates free take-back programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.
HPSA operates its take back programs in provinces with regulations that mandate the safe collection and disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps. As part of its mandate, HPSA develops plans and annual reports outlining program performance and any additional obligations outlined by the regulated provinces.
Provinces not found below currently do not have stewardship regulations for consumer health products.
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Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises
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2024 QC Annual Report (French only)
2025 QC Annual Report (French only)
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The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) operates compliant and post -consumer take back programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.
Unwanted, unused, or expired medications should be returned to a drop-off location for safe disposal.
Used medical sharps should be returned to a Drop-off location for safe disposal. Pick up a free sharps container to make collection and return easy.
Collection locations are participating pharmacies , vet clinics and dispensaries that provide Canadians with convenient access to safe medication and medical sharps return programs.
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) operates free take-back programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.