Federal FDA

Food and Drugs Act (FDA)

A Canadian law that regulates the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs.

Schedule A

Lists disease states for which treatments cannot be promoted to the public without complying with specific advertising requirements.

Schedule B

Contains official or international standards that drugs and substances sold in Canada must meet.

Schedule C

Refers to radiopharmaceuticals.

Schedule D

Includes allergenic substances, blood derivatives, and immunizing agents.

Controlled Drugs

Drugs that are regulated due to their potential for abuse, covered under Schedule G.

Prescription Drug List (PDL)

A list of drugs that excludes those found in the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

Natural Health Products Regulations

Regulations that pertain to natural health products in Canada.

Medical Devices Regulations

Regulations covering the approval and safety standards for medical devices in Canada.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

A system for ensuring that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.

Child Resistant Package

A package that meets specific safety standards to prevent children from accessing harmful substances.

Drug Identification Number (DIN)

A unique number assigned by Health Canada that indicates a drug has been approved for sale.

Compounding

The process of preparing personalized medications for patients based on specific prescriptions.

Health Canada

The Canadian federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.

Market Authorization

The approval given by Health Canada allowing the sale of a drug after demonstrating its safety and efficacy.

Drug Establishment Licences (DEL)

Licenses issued by Health Canada to regulate the manufacturing and distribution of drugs.

Practitioner

A person legally entitled to treat patients with prescription drugs in their province.

Lot Numbers

Unique identifiers assigned to batches of products to track their production and distribution.

Expiration Date

The date until which a drug is expected to remain effective and safe.

Pharmaceutical Company

A company that engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of medications.