Advisories For Registrants
July 31st, 2020
Non-prescription pain relief products containing codeine are not recommended for use in people under 18 years of age
July 28th, 2020
Remdesivir authorized with conditions for the treatment of patients in Canada with severe COVID-19 symptoms
July 17th, 2020
Methadone Treatment of Opioid Dependence and Potential Risk of Lack of Effect when Switching between Different Products
July 2nd, 2020
Information Update – Use of the drug Picato may increase the risk of skin cancer
June 24th, 2020
NARDIL (phenelzine sulfate) Shortage
June 22nd, 2020
MabCampath (alemtuzumab) – Risk of Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Stroke (including ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke), and Glomerulonephritis
Advisories For The Public
August 7th, 2020
Updated-Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
July 31st, 2020
Non-prescription pain relief products containing codeine are not recommended for use in people under 18 years of age
July 28th, 2020
Remdesivir authorized with conditions for the treatment of patients in Canada with severe COVID-19 symptoms
July 23rd, 2020
Status of ranitidine drugs in Canada
July 17th, 2020
Three lots of antidiuretic DDAVP Spray recalled because of potential overdose risk
July 4th, 2020
Certain vials of fertility drug Cetrotide recalled because of potential contamination
July 2nd, 2020
Information Update – Use of the drug Picato may increase the risk of skin cancer
June 17th, 2020
Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
June 15th, 2020
Certain Metformin diabetes drugs recalled due to the presence or possible presence of NDMA-Update
Health Product InfoWatch
Year-to-Date
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Safety Bulletin
Year-to-Date
- 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
- 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?
