Skip to main content

Medication Safety

Contact your local pharmacy to find out if these services are available.

Find your pharmacy

Use and dispose of your medication safely
Medication should be always be taken according to your prescriber's direction to avoid medication incidents.

Returning your Medications Safely

When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? If you look hard enough, you may find expired or unused medications. These could include tablets purchased for prevention of illness during travel, unused pain medications, leftover cough syrup, or outdated birth control pills. Do not flush, pour down the sink or throw any of your medications in the garbage. Taking any of these actions can put you, your community and the environment at risk. Instead, visit your nearest pharmacy and let us dispose of them safely on your behalf.

Injections and Needles

If your medication requires self-injection, your pharmacist can show you the right technique.

You can also bring back sharp bins at your pharmacy for safe disposal.

See all services

How to return medications

Step 1

Gather any unwanted or expired prescription medication, over-the-counter medication or natural health products.

Step 2

Remove any personal or identifying information from the medication, if applicable. Do not mix medical sharps and medication.

Step 3

Find your nearest pharmacy and drop by at your earliest convenience.

Find your nearest pharmacy

The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by Guardian, I.D.A. and Remedy'sRx pharmacists. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy. These services are offered in participating pharmacies only. Certain fees and conditions may apply. 

* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.