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How to Throw Out Unused Drugs in Canada

Use by Date (Expired Drugs)? ‚  
Read the label on your drug package to see if there are any steps to follow for the best way to get rid of any drugs you do not use. Follow the steps that are given. ‚  
The "take-back" program ‚  
The best way to get rid of these drugs is to find a pharmacy or a program in your province or territory that will collect and get rid of your unused, not wanted, or out of date drugs. ‚  
If you cannot find a take-back program, call your municipality to see if it will take the drugs. Some have ways of collecting harmful waste and drugs. This may be done on certain days or there may be mobile or permanent sites where you can leave the drugs. ‚  
Do not put any drugs in the garbage or down a toilet or sink. ‚  
Some Other Helpful Tips: ‚  
  • Take your drugs as you have been told. Know when to stop taking them and what to do if you miss a dose or have a reaction to the drug.
  • Keep all drugs away from children and pets.
  • Never give your drugs to anyone else to use.
  • Only buy what you need and will use.
  • Talk with your pharmacist if you are not sure if a drug is safe to take.
  • Talk with your pharmacist if you have any questions about the best way to get rid of any unused drugs.
  • Keep all of your drugs in one place so you always know what you have.
  • Check the "use by" dates often and get rid of drugs that are out of date or those you are no longer taking. Prescription drugs tell you on the label when the drug is no longer good to take. For OTC drugs, there will be a date printed on the package to tell you when to use the drug by. If you cannot find the use by date on the drug package, you should throw it away if you have had it longer than a year.

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you why I need to get rid of unused drugs.
  • I can tell you the best way to safely get rid of drugs that I no longer need or that are expired.
  • I can tell you who I will talk with if I have questions about how to get rid of my drugs.

Where can I learn more?


Canada Health Products Stewardship Association ‚  
http://www.healthsteward.ca/ ‚  
Health Canada ‚  
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/med/disposal-defaire-eng.php#th ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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