When you first fill your prescription or add another to your file, you will pay a small bottle deposit depending on the size you need. As long as you bring the vials to swap at pick-up, you won't incur any further charges. If you don't have your bottles to swap at pick-up, you will be charged a deposit on the vials. This deposit simply covers the replacement cost of the vial. ​When you return the vials to the pharmacy, your deposit amounts will be returned to you.

Yes! Unlike the plastic used to make most pill bottles, glass can be properly sterilized. When you sign up for the program, you will be asked to sign a customer agreement that outlines your commitment to remove your label(s) before returning the vials to the pharmacy. The pharmacy team will then clean and sterilize the vials with a medical grade disinfectant, and they’ll be put back into the cycle for reuse.

Absolutely – your family's health and safety is our number one priority. Our glass vials are high-quality and are offered with two different cap options: child-safe and easy-open. Simply let a member of our pharmacy team know your preference and we will be sure to provide you with the best option to meet your needs.

The Green Vial Movement is essentially a swapping program. When you first fill your prescription or add another to your file, you will pay a small, deposit of$2 or $3 depending on the size you need. As long as you bring the vials to swap at pick-up, you won't incur any further charges. If you don't have your bottles to swap at pick-up, you will be charged a deposit on the vials. This deposit simply covers the replacement cost of the vial. ​When you return the vials to the pharmacy, the corresponding deposit amounts will be returned to you.

Why can't pharmacies reuse plastic vials?

Because of the permeability of plastic, pharmacies cannot guarantee that there would be no cross-contamination between medications over time. Glass is chemically stable and does not present the same risks, making it the only approved material for reuse in a pharmacy. As an added bonus, glass is completely recyclable at the end of its life cycle.

There are a few reasons that we will dispense in one of our standard ecolovials instead of a glass vial. One - due to their chemical structure and / or potential allergen alert, certain medications need to be dispensed in a single-use vial. Two - sometimes we experience a shortage of glass bottles. In that event, we truly apologize!

Nope! While we think you'll love the glass vial program, we recognize that it's not for everyone. If you aren’t sure yet, we will happily fill your prescription in an eco-friendly plastic bottle at no cost. Teasdale Apothecary Co. uses EcoloVials, which are made in Canada from non-toxic polypropylene, use 30% less plastic and 52% less CO2, and are more easily recycled than other plastic pill bottles.

We are happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have about the program. Reach out at any time!