Advisories For Registrants
June 15th, 2021
Importation of COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna with up to 15 Doses per Vial and English-only Vial and Carton Labels (US-Labelled Supply)
June 10th, 2021
RUZURGI (amifampridine) – Removal from Canadian Market: Options for Continued Treatment for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
June 9th, 2021
Labelling update regarding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy and risk of kidney damage to unborn babies
Advisories For The Public
June 16th, 2021
Update: Multiple lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drugs recalled due to azido impurity
June 8th, 2021
All lots of Renadyl probiotic capsules recalled due to undeclared ingredient and missing safety warnings on the label
May 17th, 2021
UPDATE-Recall of certain hand sanitizers that may pose health risks
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Education Events
Upcoming
- June 17-18, 2021 – Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment
- August 7, 2021 – MedRec and BPMH Training for Health Care Professionals
- August 28 & 29, 2021 – Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment
- September 23 & 24, 2021 – Incident Analysis and Proactive Risk Assessment
Full Program List and eLearning
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) Canada Safety Bulletin
Year-to-Date
- 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
- 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
