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Canada’s Drug Agency Launches Public Consultation on Proposed List of Essential Prescription Drugs and Related Products

On June 19, 2025, Canada’s Drug Agency (“CDA”) opened a public consultation to gather input on a proposed list of essential prescription drugs and related products. This initiative is part of the agency’s responsibilities...more

Canada Reconsiders Comparative Clinical Trials Requirements for Biosimilars

On June 10, 2025, Health Canada initiated a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Guidance Document: Information and Submission Requirements for Biosimilar Biologic Drugs. A notable update is the proposal to remove...more

British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Sign Pharmacare Agreement with Canada Under New Pharmacare Act

On February 27, 2025, the Government of Canada and Manitoba signed the first national pharmacare agreements under Canada’s Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (the “Pharmacare Act”), which received royal assent on October...more

Health Canada Consults on Pathway for Health Products Containing CBD

Health Canada recently announced that it is exploring a regulatory pathway that would allow products containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) to be purchased without a prescription. Under the current regulatory scheme, all health...more

Canada and Manitoba Sign Pharmacare Agreement Under New Pharmacare Act

Canada’s Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (the “Pharmacare Act”) received royal assent on October 10, 2024 and established a framework for national pharmacare. On February 27, 2025, the Hon. Mark Holland, Canada’s...more

The Pharmacare Act Receives Royal Assent

On October 10, 2024, Canada’s Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare (the “Pharmacare Act”) received Royal Assent. This legislation establishes a framework for a national universal pharmacare system, aiming to enhance the...more

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