Notice to the Media
Media advisory
Technical Briefing to provide an update on the Government of Canada's latest actions in response to the opioid crisis
May 1, 2018
Health Canada will publish final regulations in Canada Gazette, Part II that will require a warning sticker and a patient information handout to be provided with prescription opioids dispensed to Canadians at pharmacies or in doctors’ offices across Canada.
A technical briefing will be held to explain the final regulations and officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their statements.
Date
May 2, 2018
Time
11:30 AM (EDT)
Location
Media Technical Briefing will be held by teleconference only at:
1-866-805-7923 / 613-960-7518
Passcode: 5295917#
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
Media Relations
(613) 957-2983
hc.media.sc@canada.ca