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On August 18, 2022, PMPRB announced its Decision resulting from the consultation on the PMPRB Price Review Approach During the Interim Period following publication of Amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulation...

It is possible that this date will be further extended.

Bill S-214 ("Bill") proposes a prohibition on testing cosmetics on animals and selling cosmetics manufactured using cosmetic animal testing.

The idea of precision medicine is a disruptive approach to healthcare, with care and wellness tailored to the individual genetic makeup, lifestyle and environmental factors of each person.

The proposed amendments contain provisions which would streamline the process for providing access to unauthorized drugs for medical emergencies. Access to the drugs will continue to be facilitated through the Special Access Program

Cannabis lawyer Whitney Abrams discusses Manitoba's recently issued request for pre-qualifications (RFPQ) to increase the number of retail cannabis stores.

The most thought-provoking book I read during my winter vacation this year was Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss.

To everyone’s surprise, the government has announced its intention to repeal the famous standard container size regulations that are set out in the Processed Products Regulations (PPR).

It is worth noting that the proposed e-commerce requirements may go even further than the physical food labeling requirements.

Elmiron, a drug containing the active ingredient pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is a medication that may be prescribed to treat interstitial cystitis, a condition characterized by chronic bladder or pelvic pain or discomfort.

On April 20, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed Sanofi-Aventis’ appeal concerning a claim by Apotex for section 8 damages under the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations.

In a 7-0 decision released November 22, 2013, the Supreme Court found that the DIDFA & ODBA regulations are valid and that companies controlled by pharmacies who sell "private label products" cannot have their products listed as interchangeable on the Ontario Formulary.

Sugar, sodium and saturated fats are in Health Canada's crosshairs, as the Minister of Health announced new food labelling requirements set to come into force on July 20, 2022...

The regulation is expected to come into effect on September 2, 2017.

Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts, was approved by the Senate on June 7, 2018 by a vote of 56 to 30...

Public consumption of recreational marijuana is not legal under the Ontario regulations to the Cannabis Act.

The North American cannabis markets continue to mature against the backdrop of challenges unique to this sector.

Even though it is still around a year away, when marijuana becomes legal next July, tough rules may come along with it.