Helpful links
Explore these links for medicine-responsibility resources created by leading organizations. There’s something here for everyone in the family—kids, adults, and seniors.
Responsible Use of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medicines
Check out these links for some essential tips for responsible use of your OTC and prescription medications. Ranging from crucial how-to strategies to disposal information, this is a good starting point.
A medication tracker provided by the Government of Canada. This handy chart can help you to track your medications, dose times and any side effects.
Government of Canada
Prescription and OTC medication usage information from the Government of Canada, including insight on the risks of prescription medicines.
Government of Canada
A guide on acetaminophen-specific information provided by the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada
Responsible Disposal of Prescription Drugs
Effective over-the-counter and prescription drug disposal strategies and tips from the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada
Responsible Medication for Children
Check out these resources for kid-specific responsible medication and storage information. Parental essentials, they might just help you keep your children and loved ones safe.
Responsible Use of Medication for Children
A parent’s essential guide to appropriate OTC and prescription drug use for children from the Government of Canada.
Government of Canada
Canadian Association of Poison Control Centres
Find your local Poison Control Centre. Find the contact number for your local centre and keep it on hand in your family’s home.
Canadian Association of Poison Control Centres
Responsible Medication Use for Seniors
Pain is a fact of life, but suffering is not. These resources provide insight for ensuring medication appropriateness and pain management tips.
Seniors and Aging - Osteoporosis
Information on osteoporosis and how to responsibly manage diseases as well as guidance on pain relief from the Government of Canada.
Health Canada