Pharmaceutical Products & Medical Sharps
Pharmaceutical Products & Medical Sharps
Why Return Pharmaceutical Products and Medical Sharps?
Safe disposal of unused pharmaceuticals and used medical sharps is essential. Used needles are dangerous to humans and wildlife, and unused medications, both prescribed, over the counter and natural, can contaminate water sources and harm fish and other aquatic species.
Key Program Info
- All prescription drugs, including those prescribed for companion animals
- Over-the-counter medications
- Natural health products
- Needles and syringes, including those prescribed for companion animals
- Infusion sets
- Lancets
- Pen tips
- Pre-filled syringes, cartridges
- Auto-injector
- Empty pill bottles or other containers
- Cosmetics or beauty products
- Contact lens disinfectants
- Rapid tests
- IV bags and tubing
- Cotton swabs
About the Program
The Government of New Brunswick established an extended producer responsibility program for pharmaceutical products and medical sharps in New Brunswick in 2022.
As the agency responsible for designated materials in New Brunswick, Recycle NB oversees the pharmaceutical products and medical sharps program. Industry brand owners chose Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) to manage the program in New Brunswick.
HPSA works with pharmacies to maintain a provincial take-back program for unused medications and used medical sharps. It also educates consumers on safe disposal practices for these products.
For more information, please contact HPSA at:
Email: info@healthsteward.ca
Phone: 1-844-535-8889
Fax: 1-855-228-2099
