Health Canada has launched a three-year $300,000 micro-grant fund to support community-based initiatives that address the psychological and social aspects of palliative care. Under this fund, Canadians 16 years of age and over, not-for-profit organizations and community-based organizations can apply for a micro-grant of up to $1,000 to deliver initiatives in official language minority communities. The … Read more
The Government of Canada announced the final amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations. The amendments will give the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board the tools to protect Canadians from excessive prices and make patented medicines more affordable. Firstly, these amendments will change the “basket” of countries we compare ourselves to when setting drug prices, so that … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced $713,000 in funding to the University of Calgary to develop a telehealth treatment model to increase access to opioid agonist therapy within remote areas and in Indigenous communities in Alberta. The therapy involves the safe dispensing of medications, such as Suboxone, to treat opioid use disorder in a clinical … Read more
In follow up to Health Canada’s communication on unauthorized stem cell therapies on May 15, 2019, Health Canada would like to clarify for patients and practitioners that Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments, including Platelet Rich Fibrin treatments, are not the same as cell therapies and, as a result, are not subject to Health Canada’s Policy Position Paper on … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) toured Sudbury’s KICX for Kids Club House treatment facility at Health Sciences North Hospital. Health Canada has a dedicated team that is already working to bring more treatments for children and youth to Canada. This team is increasing its outreach to build relationships with pediatric experts, patient groups and others … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) issued the following statement on International Self-Care Day: “Self-care is about taking care of yourself, and making choices that help your physical and mental health, like eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising. The date chosen for International Self-Care Day (7/24) is a reminder that self-care is important … Read more
In June, Health Canada released our Drug and Medical Device Highlights 2018 report, which lists all new drug and medical device approvals over the last year, and provides updates on clinical trial authorizations and post-market safety actions. As of March 2019, the department also shares clinical information from drug submissions with Canadians through the new Clinical Information Portal following … Read more
Health Canada is aware that Pfizer Canada is reporting that a shortage of its 0.3 mg format EpiPen auto-injector may lead to temporary supply constraints in the coming months. EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) is not affected by this shortage. Based on information to date, Health Canada anticipates there will be adequate supply of epinephrine auto-injectors in Canada … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced $400,000 in funding for opioid overdose response training delivered by the St. John Ambulance of British Columbia and Yukon Council. The Opioid Overdose Response Training – Occupational First Aid project will: build upon existing Occupational First Aid training to include naloxone use and artificial respiration, and deliver this training across … Read more
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing an additional $76.2 million to address the opioid crisis and problematic substance use. This new investment brings the total recent investment to more than $100 million, which includes $30.5 million from Budget 2019. These investments include: $41.8 million to scale up key life-saving measures … Read more
