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Health Canada Press Releases

80 Press Releases

Published on January 23, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

UPDATE: Unauthorized Products Removed from Sale at Additional Stores in Burnaby, B.C.

2012-09 January 23, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Further to previous communications, Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have identified two additional Male and Female Harmony retail stores that were selling unauthorized health …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 20, 2012 - 16:11 GMT

The Harper Government and Saskatchewan Partner to Bring More Doctors and Nurses to Province

For immediate release Factsheet: Internationally Educated Health Professionals Initiative Projects in Saskatchewan SASKATOON - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Health Minister, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 19, 2012 - 18:13 GMT

Champix: Updated safety information for the smoking-cessation drug

2012-07 January 19, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians that our review of Champix is now complete and the label has been updated with new information with respect to cardiovascular safety. Champix (the brand …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on January 19, 2012 - 16:10 GMT

Important Reminder about Weight-loss Health Products

2012-06 January 19, 2012 For immediate release OTTAWA - As the rate of obesity has increased in Canada, so has the market for weight-loss products. While authorized health products for weight loss may provide benefits when used properly as part of a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 23, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Health Canada Informs Canadians of Pfizer’s Recommendations on the Correct Use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Auto-Injector

2011-176 December 23, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is informing Canadians of Pfizer Canada's instruction for the correct use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr., particularly the correct way to remove the blue safety caps. According to …

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Published on December 22, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Rasilez (aliskiren): Health Canada reviewing safety of blood-pressure drug

2011-175 December 22, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - In light of the recent company decision (Novartis press release) to stop a multi-national clinical trial known as the ALTITUDE study, Health Canada is informing Canadians that it is reviewing …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 21, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Reminding Canadians to be Food Safe during the Holidays

2011-174 December 21, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry bacteria that …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 19, 2011 - 19:15 GMT

Bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs (Aclasta, Actonel, Didrocal, Fosamax, Fosavance): Small but increased risk of unusual thigh bone ...

2011-172 December 19, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is updating Canadians with respect to its review of bisphosphonate drugs, used to treat osteoporosis, and the risk of a rare but serious type of thigh bone fracture known as an …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 9, 2011 - 19:15 GMT

Consumers advised to carefully follow updated instructions for the Baby Bullet Food System

2011-168 December 9, 2011 For immediate release The issue: Health Canada is advising consumers to obtain updated user instructions for the Baby Bullet Food System. The updated instructions remind consumers to make sure that the system's …

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Published on December 9, 2011 - 19:13 GMT

Government of Canada supports drug abuse prevention for Northern and Prairie vulnerable youth

2011-167 December 09, 2011 For immediate release Factsheet: National Anti-Drug Strategy Funding for the Council on Drug Abuse - December 2011 OTTAWA - Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, on behalf of the Honourable Leona …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 7, 2011 - 16:12 GMT

Reminding Pregnant Women of the Importance of Food Safety

2011-165 December 7, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is reminding women who are pregnant of the importance of food safety. During pregnancy, both the expecting mother and the unborn child are at an increased risk for foodborne …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on December 2, 2011 - 16:11 GMT

UPDATE: Three Additional Unauthorized Health Products Tested: May Pose Serious Health Risks

2011-162 December 2, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians that we have updated our list of unauthorized health products to include "Yanshiwang", "Jin Kong Fu" and "Chong Cao She Bian Zhuang …

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Published on November 28, 2011 - 22:14 GMT

Health Canada directs Hoffmann-La Roche to remove use of Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer from ...

2011-159 November 28, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians of its decision to suspend authorization of Avastin for use in the treatment of a certain type of breast cancer (metastatic breast cancer). Based on …

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Published on November 24, 2011 - 19:10 GMT

Reminding Canadians about the Risks of Eating Raw or Undercooked Shellfish

2011-158 November 24, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada would like to remind Canadians that raw shellfish - such as oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles - can carry bacteria, viruses and toxins that can cause foodborne …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on November 16, 2011 - 18:11 GMT

CooperVision Expands List of Contact Lenses

2011-156 November 16, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA – CooperVision, in consultation with Health Canada, is expanding the product list of their voluntary worldwide recall of contact lenses . Health Canada is working with the company to identify …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on October 25, 2011 - 17:10 GMT

Reminding Canadians of Food Safety This Halloween

2011-144 October 25, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Halloween is a fun and exciting time for children. Health Canada would like to remind all Canadians of some important safety tips they can use to ensure that Halloween remains an enjoyable …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on October 17, 2011 - 17:14 GMT

Reminding Canadians of Potential Safety Concerns in Home Canning and Bottling

2011-136 October 17, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of good food safety practices while home canning. With the renewed popularity of seasonal, local eating and the desire to …

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Published on October 4, 2011 - 20:15 GMT

Health Canada Offers Practical Advice on Safe Cell Phone Use

2011-131 October 4, 2011 For immediate release The issue: The number of cell phone users in Canada rose from 100,000 in 1987 to more than 24 million by the end of 2010. With their growing popularity, questions have been raised about their safety. …

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Published on October 4, 2011 - 17:13 GMT

Reminding Canadians of Turkey Safety This Thanksgiving

2011-129 October 4, 2011 For immediate release OTTAWA - Cooked turkey is a central part of many holiday celebrations in Canada - especially Thanksgiving. Health Canada would like to remind all Canadians of some steps they can take to help ensure …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry
Published on October 3, 2011 - 15:10 GMT

Harper Government Takes Action for Consumer Product Safety

For immediate release Backgrounder: Canada's Chemicals Management Plan OTTAWA - The Government of Canada today announced the renewal of its commitment to protect Canadian families and consumers by updating Canada's world-leading Chemicals …

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