The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) published an interesting new report on January 29, 2021 about Health Technology Trends to Watch. The report identifies the following list of emerging trends...more
3/30/2021
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UPDATE: The Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Concerning Drugs and Medical Devices (Shortages) were published in the Canada Gazette on September 1, 2021. These amendments are intended to provide Health Canada with...more
12/18/2020
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UPDATE: The Interim Order No. 2 respecting clinical trials for medical devices and drugs relating to COVID-19: Notice was made on May 3, 2021 (see Notice here) and repeals the Interim Order respecting clinical trials for...more
Health Canada has instituted numerous measures to help address and combat COVID-19, from facilitating access to COVID-19 products to protecting the public from false or misleading advertisements claiming to prevent, treat or...more
COVID-19 has resulted in the launch of numerous new products, as well as numerous new claims about existing products. Products can be classified as drugs (including natural health products and hard surface disinfectants) or...more
The federal government has been proactive in seeking help from industry in tackling the pandemic. For example, Health Canada contacted Health Product Licence Holders to let them know specific areas where they may be able to...more
5/18/2020
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UPDATE: The Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Drugs, Medical Devices and Foods for a Special Dietary Purpose in Relation to COVID-19 was made on March 1, 2021 and repeals and replaces the Interim Order Respecting Drugs, Medical...more
4/22/2020
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UPDATE: The Interim Order No. 2 Respecting the Importation and Sale of Medical Devices for Use in Relation to COVID-19 was made on March 1, 2021 (see Notice here) and repeals the Interim Order Respecting the Importation and...more
4/9/2020
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Orders of prohibition relating to polymorphic form patent for PRISTIQ upheld on appeal -
As previously reported, the Federal Court, in a pair of decisions, granted orders prohibiting Apotex and Teva from marketing their...more
3/5/2019
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Health Canada News -
Health Canada issues updated guidance on PMNOC Regulations -
Health Canada has issued updated guidance reflecting the September 21, 2017 amendments: Guidance Document: Patented Medicines (Notice of...more
7/3/2018
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