Unused health products can be dropped off to your pharmacist for responsible disposal. Any of the following items that are unused, expired, in questionable condition, or missing labels are accepted:
Don't throw it out. It is important to make sure that your unused or expired medicines are disposed of safely. This keeps drugs out of the hands of children and other people who might use them inappropriately. It also keeps drugs out of landfill sites, water supplies and marine environments.
The B.C. Medications Return Program is a product stewardship initiative funded by the pharmaceutical and consumer health products industries.
You may return your unused health products to a participating pharmacy. For a list of locations in your area, visit Health Product Stewardship Association.
Expired and unused medications are safely disposed of through certified incineration.
Program website
Annual reports and stewardship plans as provided to the Province are posted for convenience.
Visit RCBC Recyclepedia or call:
BC Toll-Free: 1-800-667-4321
Lower Mainland: 604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253)