List D: List of Certain Non-prescription Drugs for Distribution as Samples

This is an ambulatory list of the specific non-prescription drugs that can be distributed as samples directly to consumers as per the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Distribution of Drugs as Samples) Subsection C.01.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations.

An ambulatory (or open or rolling) reference refers to the incorporation of a document in such a way as to include any future changes to that document without a need to remake the regulation.

Supersedes: 2020-04-29

Date issued: 2022-11-16

Only non-prescription drugs listed below can be distributed as samples to adult consumers (18 years or older).

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Class of Non-prescription Drugs	Medicinal Ingredient (s)	Quantity of Active Ingredient (s)	Qualifier (s)	Route(s) of Administration	Permissible Use(s) or Purpose(s)	Last Revised (YYYY-MM-DD)
Toothpastes	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Mouthwashes	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Antiseptic Skin Cleansers	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Sunscreens	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Anti-Dandruff Products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Diaper Rash Products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Medicated Skin Care Products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes except antifungals, antivirals, antibiotics, corticosteroids, counterirritants, and analgesics	2020-03-13
Acne Therapy Products	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Throat Lozenges	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Oral cavity	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Athlete’s Foot Treatments	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13
Antiperspirants	All approved ingredients	All approved quantities	For human use	Topical	All approved uses or purposes	2020-03-13