Advisories For Registrants
December 6th, 2021
Ranitidine products recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity
November 19th, 2021
Important Safety Information on COMIRNATY (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA, also referred to as Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine): New Formulation for Use in Children Aged 5 Years to Less Than 12 Years – Pfizer Canada ULC
November 10th, 2021
Distribution of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran) COVID-19 Vaccine with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
November 9th, 2021
Health Canada is updating the labels of the Janssen and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) COVID-19 vaccines
November 9th, 2021
Importation of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine with European Union (EU) English-only Vial and Carton Labels
November 1st, 2021
UPDATED INFORMATION: Importation of SPIKEVAX (elasomeran mRNA vaccine) / COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna with up to 15 Doses per Vial and English-only Vial and Carton Labels (US-Labelled Supply) – Moderna Biopharma Canada Corporation
Advisories For The Public
December 6th, 2021
Ranitidine products recalled because of a nitrosamine impurity
November 22nd, 2021
Three lots of Odor-Eaters Spray Powder for athlete’s foot
November 12th, 2021
One lot of Verkazia (cyclosporine) eye drops recalled due to potential presence of particulate matter
November 9th, 2021
Health Canada is updating the labels of the Janssen and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) COVID-19 vaccines
November 5th, 2021
Two lots of TUMS Assorted Berries Extra Strength Tablets recalled because they may contain metal fragments
October 27th, 2021
Multiple lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drugs recalled due to azido impurity
October 25th, 2021
UPDATE-Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
October 20th, 2021
Ivermectin not authorized to prevent or treat COVID-19; may cause serious health problems
October 18th, 2021
Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen recalled due to elevated benzene levels
Health Product InfoWatch
Year-to-Date
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Education Events
Upcoming
- December 3, 2021 – MedRec and BPMH Training for Health Care Professionals
Full Program List and eLearning
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Safety Bulletin
Year-to-Date
- November 11, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 10
- September 29, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 9
- August 26, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 8
- June 30, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 7
- May 31, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 6
- May 6, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 5
- April 22, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 4
- March 30, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 3
- February 25, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 2
- January 26, 2021 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 21, Issue 1
Safe Medication Use Newsletter
Year-to-Date
- December 2, 2021 – Tips for Starting and Stopping Antidepressants Safely
- October 27, 2021 – Taking Life-Saving Medications? Ask for a Care Plan!
- August 17, 2021 – Back to School: Keeping Children with Severe Allergies Safe
- July 22, 2021 – Keep a Lid on It! Child-Resistant Safety Closures Are Not Childproof
- June 16, 2021 – What You Need to Know about Oxytocin to Start or Advance Labour
- May 20, 2021 – Let’s Talk with Kids about Their Medicines
- April 28, 2021 – Vitamins May Be Needed with Some Long-Term Medications
- March 16, 2021 – Allergies to Ingredients in Medication Products
- February 17, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccines: Tips for Consumers
- January 14, 2021 – Managing Changes in Your Medication Blister Pack
