Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 22 JULY 2011

Drug Pricing & Reimbursement @ Gowlings - July 20, 2011

Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
Contributor
Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

The firm The firm’s lawyers speak English, French, Russian and Ukrainian. The firm’s client base...

View firm profile
Explore more from Gowling WLG

The Federal Court, in a July 12, 2011 decision, in the case of Sanofi Pasteur Limited v. Attorney General of Canada 2011 FC 859 (T-83-10) ("Sanofi"), declared a decision of the Patented Medicines Price Review Board ("Board") to be null and void, and required the Board to return amounts paid by Sanofi pursuant to the Board’s order, and directing the matter back for reconsideration.

CanadaIntellectual Property
Jane Clark
Jane Clark
Author LinkedIn connections

Federal Court Remits PMPRB Matter Back for Reconsideration

The Federal Court, in a July 12, 2011 decision, in the case of Sanofi Pasteur Limited v. Attorney General of Canada 2011 FC 859 (T-83-10) ("Sanofi"), declared a decision of the Patented Medicines Price Review Board ("Board") to be null and void, and required the Board to return amounts paid by Sanofi pursuant to the Board's order, and directing the matter back for reconsideration.  

Sanofi had challenged, by way of judicial review, the Board's decision on the remedy it directed in respect of a finding of excessive pricing for the period 2002 to 2006 in respect of the medicines PENTACEL and QUADRACEL.  The Board had ordered Sanofi to offset its revenues earned.  The decision of the Board (amended March 1, 2010) can be found at: http://www.pmprb-cepmb.gc.ca/cmfiles/Quadracel-Pentacel-Merits-Reasons-D5-Amended-March-1-2010.pdf).  Notably, there was a difference in the "remedy" ordered by the Board in the

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

CBSA Anti-Dumping And Countervailing Duty Investigations: Truck And Bus Tires From China – What Producers, Exporters, And Importers Need To Know

Canada has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into truck and bus tires from China, with preliminary determinations expected by November 30, 2026. Producers, exporters, and importers—including companies from Korea, Japan, and Singapore with Chinese operations—face critical September and October deadlines to submit comprehensive responses or risk significantly higher duty rates.
CanadaInternational Law
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
Article

What Is The Hansa? From The Hanseatic League To Modern Cooperation Models

The term "Hansa" has re-emerged in modern geopolitical discourse, most notably through the 2026 Germany-Norway defence cooperation framework. This article examines how the principles of the medieval Hanseatic League—flexible coordination, shared standards, and mutual benefit without centralization—are being adapted to address contemporary challenges in defence, security, and cross-border collaboration.
GlobalInternational Law
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
Article

Peptides In Canada: Regulatory Reality Is Catching Up With The Hype

Health Canada's recent enforcement action against unauthorized injectable peptides signals a regulatory shift that wellness companies cannot afford to ignore. While peptides dominate influencer marketing and online wellness spaces, their legal status in Canada depends on factors far more complex than social media trends suggest. Understanding how route of administration, therapeutic claims, and market authorization intersect is now critical for compliance.
CanadaConsumer Protection
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
Article

The Warranty Of Good Working Order: New Québec Consumer Protection Regulation Takes Effect October 5, 2026

Starting October 5, 2026, Québec will introduce a new statutory warranty of good working order for consumer goods such as appliances and electronics, with minimum warranty periods ranging from 3 to 6 years. The legislation imposes disclosure obligations on manufacturers and merchants while prohibiting any attempts to exclude or limit this warranty. Businesses operating in Québec must adapt their practices to comply with these consumer protection requirements or face potential compliance issues.
CanadaConsumer Protection
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG
Article

Canadian Product Stewardship And EPR: 2026 Summer Update

Canadian governments and producer-responsibility organizations are refining extended producer responsibility programs across the country, affecting packaging, batteries, electronics, and hazardous products. Recent regulatory changes include expanded collection obligations, adjusted compliance timelines, and new enforcement measures, with significant developments in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic provinces.
CanadaEnvironment
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG