Buying and using drug and health products safely
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Importing drugs and health products for personal use
The policy for importing health products to Canada.
Safe disposal of prescription drugs
Disposal practices for expired and unused prescription medications, and their impact on the environment.
Counterfeit drugs
Identifying, accessing and managing health risks on counterfeit health products.
Buying drugs over the Internet
Risks of buying drugs online and how to tell if an Internet pharmacy is legally operated.
Drug shortages
Information on drug shortages, how they are addressed and the people involved in the drug supply chain.
Antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance
Causes, impact, and which bacteria and illnesses are resistant to antibiotics.
Buying medical devices over the Internet
How to minimize your risk when buying medical devices online.
Off-label use (veterinary drugs)
The use or intended use of an approved drug in a manner not in accordance with the label or package insert.
Cannabis for medical purposes
Accessing cannabis for medical purposes and how to apply to be a licensed producer.
Medical procedures
Laser eye surgery, cosmetic injections, gastric banding surgery for weight loss and ear candling.
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Drug and health products available in Canada
Find out about natural health products, human and veterinary drugs, medical devices and newly patented medicines. Also access drug and health product databases.
Drug label and package change: Drug Facts table
Drug Facts table for non-prescription drugs
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