Product Stewardship


Pharmaceuticals Product Category

Product Information

The pharmaceutical product category consists of all unused or expired consumer medications, as defined in the Food and Drugs Act (Canada) except for veterinary drugs and drugs from hospitals, health clinics or doctor's offices. Medications are prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and natural health products that treat, prevent or alleviate symptoms of illness or disease. For a complete list of pharmaceuticals not included in the PCPSA Program Plan, visit http://www.medicationsreturn.ca/ or call 1-800-667-4321 or 604-732-9253 in the Lower Mainland.