Buying and using drug and health products safely
Health product availability, importation, counterfeiting, prescription drug disposal, off-label veterinary drug use, buying drugs online and antibiotic resistance.
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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.
Non-prescription drug labels
Non-prescription drug labels that make information about your medicine easier to read, understand and locate on the package
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.
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.
Non-prescription drug labels
Drug Facts table for non-prescription drugs
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.
Buying safe sexual enhancement products
Buying unauthorized sexual enhancement products online, in stores, or out of country could pose a serious risk to your health.
Safe use of online pharmacies
It may seem convenient and cheap, but buying medicines online could lead to serious health risks.
Safe Use of Bodybuilding Products
These products contain hidden ingredients that are unapproved drugs which have not been reviewed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness, and quality.
Kratom health risks
Kratom can cause similar effects to both narcotics and stimulants and has similar risks of abuse and addiction.
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