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Mar 19, 2024, 07:00 ET Ferinject® approved by Health Canada for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult and pediatric patients and iron deficiency in adult patients with heart failure

CSL Vifor today announced that Health Canada has authorized Ferinject (ferric carboxymaltose) for the intravenous (IV) treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult and pediatric patients one year of...

Sep 19, 2023, 13:53 ET Public advisory - Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets found to contain trace amounts of another drug

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets, DIN 02068036, lots 3209710A and 3207333A Issue: Health products – Contamination What to do: Do not stop taking...

Sep 12, 2023, 11:00 ET Health Canada authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has authorized the use of the Moderna SPIKEVAX™ COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant for people six months of age and older....

Sep 12, 2023, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada (September 12, 2023)/

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada and be available to address other public health concerns. Officials...

Sep 11, 2023, 15:00 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada officials to hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada (September 12, 2023)

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Government of Canada officials will hold a technical briefing on COVID-19 vaccines in Canada and be available to address other public health concerns. Officials...

Sep 11, 2023, 14:45 ET Public advisory - Unauthorized health products seized from a Tokyo Beauty and Healthcare store in Richmond, B.C., may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Unauthorized health products labelled to contain prescription, controlled or over-the-counter drugs Issue: Health products – Product safety;...

Sep 11, 2023, 10:30 ET Government of Canada announces more than $1.8 million investment to help address harms related to substance use in Hamilton, Ontario 

This funding will help people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose in the Hamilton region HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Every day, families and communities across Canada lose loved...

Sep 11, 2023, 08:00 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program for people living in Hamilton, Ontario/

HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions ...

Sep 08, 2023, 15:45 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program for people living in Hamilton, Ontario

HAMILTON, ON, Sept. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions ...

Sep 07, 2023, 14:00 ET Government of Canada seeks input to further reduce tobacco use

The second review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act seeks to assess the federal legislative response to tobacco use in Canada OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is...

Sep 07, 2023, 11:43 ET Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, should have access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and resources that are safe and...

Sep 07, 2023, 09:00 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce supports to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services in the Prairies/

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce funding to strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health services and reduce barriers to care...

Sep 06, 2023, 15:00 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce supports to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services in the Prairies

EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will announce funding to strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health services and reduce barriers to care...

Aug 29, 2023, 11:13 ET Government of Canada announces more than $81,000 investment to help address harms related to substance use in Scarborough, Ontario

This funding will help people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose in the Scarborough region. SCARBOROUGH, ON, Aug. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Every day, families and communities across Canada lose...

Aug 28, 2023, 15:00 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce funding to help address harms related to substance use in Scarborough, Ontario

SCARBOROUGH, ON, Aug. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament for Scarborough North, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister ...

Aug 23, 2023, 14:10 ET Public Advisory - Health Canada warns about multiple unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including product photos and what you should do, visit...

Aug 23, 2023, 13:06 ET Public advisory - Unauthorized health products seized from stores in the Greater Toronto Area because they may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Unauthorized health products labelled to contain a prescription drug Issue: Health products – Unauthorized product, Product safety What to do: Do...

Aug 22, 2023, 11:57 ET Government of Canada announces more than $1.8 million investment to help address harms related to substance use in Guelph, Ontario

This funding will help people at risk of substance-related harms and overdose in the Guelph region. GUELPH, ON, Aug. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Every day, families and communities across Canada lose loved ones ...

Aug 21, 2023, 11:30 ET Public Advisory - Caffeinated energy drinks: what you should know

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Caffeinated energy drinks Issue: Food / Aliments – Other / Autre What to do: If you consume caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs), read the label to...

Aug 18, 2023, 16:59 ET Public advisory - Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets found to contain trace amounts of another drug

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Summary Product: Sabril (vigabatrin) 500 mg sachets, DIN 02068036, lots 3209710A and 3207333A Issue: Health products – Contamination What to do: Do not stop taking...

Aug 16, 2023, 13:39 ET Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible...

Aug 16, 2023, 09:30 ET /R E P E A T -- NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce improved affordability and accessibility to medication for Islanders/

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark McLane P.E.I. Minister of Health and Wellness will provide an update to the...

Aug 15, 2023, 15:45 ET Government of Canada Announces Appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB). Following a merit-based...

Aug 15, 2023, 15:35 ET Public Advisory - Health Canada warns about multiple unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including product photos and what you should do, visit...

Aug 15, 2023, 14:47 ET NOTICE TO THE MEDIA - Government of Canada to announce improved affordability and accessibility to medication for Islanders

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE, Aug. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister of Health, and the Honourable Mark McLane P.E.I. Minister of Health and Wellness will provide an update to the...

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