Health Canada Proposes Major Regulatory Overhaul To Combat Drug, Device Shortages

Compliance With New Provisions To Cost Industry CAD115m Over 10 Years

Canada’s health products regulator is inviting feedback on a range of new and revised guidelines and regulatory tools that explain how drug and device companies will be able to comply with significant changes proposed to its shortages framework.

Covid-19 OUT OF STOCK store lightbox sign showing text message for shortage of PPE medical supplies. Coronavirus panic hoarding led to sold out shelves. shortage of hand sanitizer, mask products.
Drug and medical device shortages are a complex and growing problem worldwide (Shutterstock)

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