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" " Distribution of EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) with English-Only Vial and Carton Labels
EVUSHELD (tixagevimab and cilgavimab for injection) was authorized by Health Canada on April 14, 2022. In order to provide rapid access to EVUSHELD in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, AstraZeneca will distribute product vials and cartons with…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-04-14
" " Distribution of NUVAXOVID with English-only Vial and Carton Labels
NUVAXOVID was authorized by Health Canada on February 17, 2022. In order to provide earlier access to NUVAXOVID in the context of the global pandemic, Novavax, Inc. will distribute product vials, cartons and package inserts that are in English only for a…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-02-23
" " PAXLOVID (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) - Dosing and Dispensing in Renal Impairment, Risk of Serious Adverse Reactions Due to Drug Interactions, and English-Only Labels
UPDATED INFORMATION - July 6, 2022 A new PAXLOVID dose pack for use in patients with moderate renal impairment (eGFR ≥30 to <60 mL/min) is now available with a distinct DIN: 02527804. Pfizer has introduced this new packaging configuration to…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2022-01-17
" " Hand sanitizers labelled as "Anti-Microbe" and/or with DIN 02248351 recalled because they may pose health risks, particularly to children
Hand sanitizers labelled as "Anti-Microbe" and/or with DIN 02248351 recalled because they may pose health risks, particularly to children Starting date: January 22,…
AlertPublic advisory | 2021-01-22
" " Importation of German-labelled Hydromorphon Ethypharm Kalceks (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Solution for Injection) due to Potential Shortage of Canadian-labelled HYDROmorphone
Importation of German-labelled Hydromorphon Ethypharm Kalceks (Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Solution for Injection) due to Potential Shortage of Canadian-labelled HYDROmorphone…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2021-01-06
" " Importation of US Clinical Trial-Labelled Remdesivir for Injection Due to Shortage of Canadian-Labelled Remdesivir
Importation of US Clinical Trial-Labelled Remdesivir for Injection Due to Shortage of Canadian-Labelled Remdesivir Starting date: September 8, 2020 Posting date: September 15…
AlertHealth professional risk communication | 2020-09-15
" " Remdesivir authorized with conditions for the treatment of patients in Canada with severe COVID-19 symptoms
Remdesivir authorized with conditions for the treatment of patients in Canada with severe COVID-19 symptoms Starting date: July 28, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-07-28
" " Risk of poisoning from hand sanitizers sold in beverage containers
Risk of poisoning from hand sanitizers sold in beverage containers Starting date: June 10, 2020 Posting date: June 10, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Drugs…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-06-10
" " Health Canada advises Canadians to help support the continued supply of medications
Health Canada advises Canadians to help support the continued supply of medications Starting date: June 1, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Drugs Source of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-06-01
" " Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects. These drugs should be used only under the supervision of a physician.
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine can have serious side effects. These drugs should be used only under the supervision of a physician. Starting date: April 25, 2020 Posting…
AlertInformation update | 2020-04-25
" " Shortage of salbutamol inhalers in Canada
Shortage of salbutamol inhalers in Canada Starting date: April 17, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Drugs Source of recall: Health Canada Issue: Supply…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-04-17
" " Health Canada is temporarily authorizing the use of technical-grade ethanol in hand sanitizer products: Always follow the label directions when using alcohol-based hand sanitizers
Health Canada is temporarily authorizing the use of technical-grade ethanol in hand sanitizer products: Always follow the label directions when using alcohol-based hand sanitizers…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-04-15
" " Homemade hand sanitizers may present health risks
Homemade hand sanitizers may present health risks Starting date: April 2, 2020 Type of communication: Advisory Subcategory: Drugs Source of recall: Health Canada Issue:…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-04-02
" " Stockpiling drugs can lead to local shortages: Canadians urged not to buy more medication than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stockpiling drugs can lead to local shortages: Canadians urged not to buy more medication than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic Starting date: March 30, 2020 Type of…
AlertPublic advisory | 2020-03-30
" " No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms
No scientific evidence that ibuprofen worsens COVID-19 symptoms Starting date: March 20, 2020 Type of communication: Information Update Subcategory: Drugs Source of recall:…
AlertInformation update | 2020-03-20
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