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| Alternate Name |
HPSA ; Medications Return Program ; OMPR ; Ontario Sharps Collection Program ; OSCP |
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| Located In Community |
Ottawa |
| Address & Map |
|
| Intersection |
St-Laurent Blvd and Walkley Rd |
| Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Visitor parking pass required |
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| Description (Service) |
Administers the Ontario Medications Return Program (OMRP) and the Ontario Sharps Collection Program (OSCP) in many pharmacies in Ontario. * Encourages the efficient collection and safe disposal of unused or expired health products returned by the public in provinces having regulations requiring industry stewardship programs. * List of local pharmacies or other drop-off sites for collection and returns is available on the website. |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
Ontario residents * clinics, doctors, hospitals, long-term care facilities, pharmacies, etc. are not eligible to dispose of their medical waste through these programs |
| Application |
Visit the website for locations to return unused and expired prescriptions, over the counter drugs, natural health products, and sharp medical devices. * drop-in
Pharmacies interested in joining the OMRP and OSCP programs can download the form at www.healthsteward.ca/collection/ontario. |
| Languages |
English ; French ; Languages spoken vary by pharmacy drop-off location. |
| Fees |
None - for public returns of home-use medications and sharps |
| Service Categories |
Refuse Disposal Services |
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| Office Phone |
613-723-7282 |
| Fax |
613-722-1626 * toll free 1-855-228-2099 |
| E-Mail |
info@healthsteward.ca |
| Website |
www.healthsteward.ca |
| Primary Contact |
Nicole Vanasse, Programs Coordinator; Email: ngvanasse@healthsteward.ca |
| Alternate Contact |
Cassidy Johnson, Programs Coordinator; Email: cjohnson@healthsteward.ca |
| Primary Executive |
Ginette Vanasse, Director General; Email: gvanasse@healthsteward.ca |
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| Established |
2013 |
| Funding |
Fees - Industry funding |
| Print Material |
Brochures |
| Resources |
Website |
| Accreditation |
No * Stewardship Association for medical products producers in Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia |
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