Drug Regulations

Get the info you need on these new drugs, part of our drug news roundup for July.

Across Canada, some jurisdictions have already approved or are working towards expanding the scope of certified pharmacists to include the administration of Sublocade.

Intranasal influenza vaccine can now be self-administered by adults or administered by a caregiver, as an alternative to administration by a healthcare professional. 

Two neuroscientists outline the risks of the condition, which affects more than a billion people worldwide, and why we need better diagnosis.

It’s the third generic semaglutide product approved by the department, though the first two were authorized for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in adults.

While Botox typically lasts three-to-four months and can take 14 days for the effects to kick in, Boey only lasts two-to-three weeks, and the effects can appear as early as eight hours.

The department confirmed that the authorization granted on June 11 makes Zepbound the only GLP-1 drug in Canada approved for the sleep disorder that causes people to stop breathing temporarily because their upper airway is blocked.

Teplizumab: Understanding its mechanism, benefits and side-effects.

The long-acting once-daily amphetamine tablets are Health Canada-approved for use in children six to 12 years of age, as well as for adults.

Health Minister Josie Osborne says people too often put off buying hearing aids because of costs and other barriers, adding the change will help more people recognize hearing changes and get help earlier.