Advisories For Registrants
October 22nd, 2020
Benzocaine-Containing Products and the Risk of Methemoglobinemia in Children under Two Years of Age
September 30th, 2020
FIBRISTAL (ulipristal acetate tablets, 5 mg) – Voluntary Withdrawal in Canada due to Risk of Drug-Induced Liver Injury
September 24th, 2020
All strengths of MAR-Diltiazem CD, a drug used to treat angina and hypertension, have been recalled because of dosing concerns
Advisories For The Public
October 19th, 2020
Updated-Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
October 19th, 2020
Counterfeit Daily Shield Hand Sanitizer
October 15th, 2020
Benzocaine products should not be used in children under two years of age
September 30th, 2020
UPDATED-Allergan Inc. voluntarily withdraws its drug Fibristal, used to treat uterine fibroids, from the Canadian market
September 24th, 2020
All strengths of MAR-Diltiazem CD, a drug used to treat angina and hypertension, have been recalled because of dosing concerns
Health Product InfoWatch
Year-to-Date
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Safety Bulletin
Year-to-Date
- October 15, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 10
- September 30, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 9
- August 20, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 8
- July 16, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 7
- June 9, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 6
- May 29, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 5
- May 7, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 4
- May 1, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 3
- April 7, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 2
- February 19, 2020 – ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin Volume 20, Issue 1
Safe Medication Use Newsletter
Year-to-Date
- October 21, 2020 – Conquer Silence and Ask Questions
- September 16, 2020 – Safer Choices for Pain Control after Wisdom Tooth Removal
- August 13, 2020 – Hospital to Home: Know Your Medications before You Leave
- June 18, 2020 – Prevent Accidental Poisoning Caused by Cleaning Products and Hand Sanitizers
- June 3, 2020 – Safe Storage and Disposal of Medications during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- May 15, 2020 – Managing Mild COVID-19 Symptoms at Home
- April 15, 2020 – How to Prepare for a Virtual Meeting with Your Health Care Provider
- March 4, 2020 – What You Need to Know about Your Blood Thinners
- February 5, 2020 – How Much Iron Is in Here?
- January 8, 2020 – Who Keeps the Box? Are Your Prescriptions Properly Labelled?
