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Health Canada issues Interim Order to address shortages of health products

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By Brian R. Daley, Randy Sutton & John Greiss on April 13, 2020

Health Canada has published an Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19 (the Interim Order). This Interim Order allows Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to address…

Ontario and Quebec Introduce Changes to Pharmacy Practice and Highlight the Drug Supply Chain as an Essential Service

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By Brian R. Daley, Randy Sutton & John Greiss on March 25, 2020

Changes Affecting Ontario

The Government of Ontario has made changes to the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program in an effort to reduce the risk of drug shortages in the province during the COVID-19 outbreak. Effective immediately, ODB eligible drugs are…

COVID-19: Health Canada simplifies regulatory requirements for COVID-19-related products

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By Kristin Wall, Randy Sutton & John Greiss on March 22, 2020

Health Canada is taking measures to help expedite the importation and sale of certain licensed products required to combat COVID-19.

Expedited review of Health Product Submissions and Applications

Health Canada has announced that it will expedite the review of any…

COVID-19: Sharing information for licensed health products during a pandemic

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By Kristin Wall, Randy Sutton & John Greiss on March 17, 2020

The public health call for social distancing to help curb the COVID-19 pandemic has no doubt already affected how companies will be sharing information about pharmaceuticals and other licensed health products with healthcare professionals (HCPs), patients, and the public. As…

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COVID-19: Health Canada Issues Bulletin Confirming Obligations of DEL Holders

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By Randy Sutton & John Greiss on March 5, 2020

In light of recent developments relating to the to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Health Canada recently sent a reminder to all Drug Establishment License (DEL) holders of their obligations under the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR) regarding reporting of…

Ontario reduces restrictions on ordinary commercial term benefits and private label products

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By Randy Sutton & William Chalmers on December 17, 2019

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (the Ministry) introduced changes to regulations (collectively, the Regulations) made under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA).…

Ontario consults on changes to streamline drug formulary listing and reduce government payments to pharmacies

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By Kristin Wall & William Chalmers on November 10, 2019

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (the Ministry) has proposed draft amendments to Regulations made under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act (ODBA) and the Ontario Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act. The proposed changes…

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