This dataset contains complete product information for all approved, marketed, canceled and dormant products for human, veterinary, disinfectant and radiopharmaceutical use in the Canadian Drug Product Database (DPD) as of September 1, 2017. Before drug products are authorized for sale in Canada, Health Canada reviews them to assess the safety, efficacy, and quality. Drug products include prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, disinfectants and sanitizers with disinfectant claims.

This dataset contains complete active ingredient information for all approved, marketed, canceled and dormant products for human, veterinary, disinfectant and radiopharmaceutical use in the Canadian Drug Product Database (DPD) as of September 1, 2017. Before drug products are authorized for sale, Health Canada reviews them to assess their safety, efficacy, and quality. Drug products include prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, disinfectants and sanitizers with disinfectant claims.

Study design We conducted a cross-sectional study to quantify the number and describe the characteristics of prescription drugs on the Canadian market as of August 23, 2022 with a patient support program defined as services (including but not limited to financial assistance) offered to patients prescribed a specific drug and initiated and funded by the manufacturer. We then conducted a structured content analysis of web-based sources to understand the types and range of supports provided to patients through these programs. We chose to rely exclusively on publicly available data sources to both identify and describe manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs as these are sources currently available to patients when making program enrolment decisions and policymakers seeking to understand the extent and impact of this model of care. Sampling frame Because the European Medicines Association defines a patient support program as services for a specific drug offered by the company holding the marketing authorization, we first sought to identify all drug companies with currently marketed, prescription products in Canada. Between June 27, 2022 and August 23, 2022, two investigators independently extracted the names of all member companies listed on the websites of the three main trade associations for the Canadian pharmaceutical industry (Innovative Medicines Canada, representing the research-based pharmaceutical industry; BIOTECanada, representing the biotechnology industry; and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, representing generic drug manufacturers). Because trade association membership is voluntary, we supplemented this list with non-member drug manufacturers identified in previous research. Using the Health Canada Drug Product Database,two investigators independently screened the list of companies and included those with marketed, prescription products and excluded companies that were not drug manufacturers (e.g., law firms) or without currently marketed prescription drugs (e.g., products under development). Discrepancies were resolved through discussion or adjudication by a third author. Sample and variables Using the Health Canada Drug Product Database, one investigator searched each identified drug manufacturer and extracted the product and active ingredient name(s) for all marketed, prescription drugs. We counted a single “drug” as all dosages, formulations, or routes of administration with the same active ingredients and manufacturer since industry patient support programs are brand-specific and do not typically differentiate among these factors. We selected variables that reflect known characteristics of drugs that may be associated with having a patient support program, and for which data were publicly available. One investigator also extracted Schedule D (biologic) status, route(s) of administration, and Level 1 Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code from the Drug Product Database and Product Monograph and identified whether the drug had Orphan Drug Status using the searchable United States database. On the basis of type of Health Canada regulatory review (i.e. innovator or subsequent entry), clinical expertise, and knowledge about the manufacturer, two investigators independently identified the brand status of each drug as brand (i.e. “innovator” products first to market); branded generic (i.e. “subsequent entry” products which are bioequivalent or biosimilar to an existing product on the market, but given a proprietary name); or generic (i.e. “subsequent entry” products which are bioequivalent to an existing product on the market). We classified biosimilars as branded generics. We resolved discrepancies through discussion, and/or adjudication by a third author. Identifying patient support programs and their characteristics Our primary outcome was whether a sampled drug had an associated manufacturer-sponsored patient support program. We defined a patient support program as any combination of services or resources related to medication access, administration, adherence, education, storage, or disposal for patients prescribed a specific product and initiated, sponsored and/or operated by the company holding the product’s marketing authorization. We distinguished patient support programs from “patient assistance programs,” excluding programs that exclusively provided financial assistance (e.g., coupons, co-pay coverage, etc.); expanded or compassionate access programs; risk management programs outlined in the Product Monograph (initiated by the regulator rather than the manufacturer); and programs delivered solely for a clinical study. Two investigators independently performed structured searches on Google (“[company name] AND patient support program AND Canada” and “[drug brand name] AND patient support program AND Canada”) to identify industry sponsored patient support programs in Canada and resolving discrepancies through discussion. Using Zotero, a reference management...

The Canadian Clinical Drug Dataset is a drug terminology and coding system designed to allow the interchange of standardized drug and medical device information between diverse digital health systems. Some use cases include electronic prescribing, electronic medical records, medication reconciliation and analytics. It also provides for the classification and identification of defined groups of medications (called special groupings), such as narcotic and controlled drugs. It has the capacity to be used by knowledge-based vendors, clinicians, researchers, statistical users, government agencies, healthcare organisations and consumers. The data source for the CCDD is the Drug Product Database (DPD) which contains information on drugs approved by Health Canada. However, the data is modeled differently following the CCDD Editorial Guidelines which take into consideration international terminology standards. For example, DPD uses the dosage form, “tablet (delayed-release)”, whereas CCDD uses the equivalent term “gastro-resistant tablet.” The Canadian Clinical Drug Data Set does not replace the Health Canada Drug Product Database (DPD) but is published in addition to it. The scope of health products included in CCDD is limited to those classified as human in DPD (veterinary, radiopharmaceutical and disinfectant products are out of scope). Some exclusions apply within the human class but are subject to periodic review: For a full list of exclusions, please see the Scope section in the CCDD Editorial Guidelines. In addition, a limited number of medical devices that are commonly prescribed and dispensed at a community pharmacy are included. This data set was developed in collaboration with Canada Health Infoway and is also available in their Terminology Gateway at https://tgateway.infoway-inforoute.ca/ccdd.html (Free login required)

カナダでの使用が承認された医薬品に関する製品固有の情報を収録したデータベースです。Health Canadaが管理する本データベースには、ヒト用の医薬品および生物製剤、獣医薬および殺菌剤が含まれます。薬剤番号、解剖治療化学分類番号（ATC番号）、申請状況、企業名、製品名などにより検索できます。

List of Health Canada information sheets covering topics related to drug products.

The Licensed Natural Health Products Database contains information about natural health products that have been issued a product licence by Health Canada.

The data extract is a series of compressed ASCII text files of the full data set contained in the Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database. It is intended for users who are familiar with database structures and setting up their own queries. Find details on the data structure required for the data file in the Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database - Data Structure. In order to use the data, the file must be loaded into an existing database or information system provided by the user. The Canada Vigilance Adverse Reaction Online Database contains information about suspected adverse reactions (also known as side effects) to health products, captured from adverse reaction reports submitted to Health Canada by consumers and health professionals, who submit reports voluntarily, as well as by market authorization holders (manufacturers and distributors), who are required to submit reports according to the Food and Drugs Regulations. Information concerning vaccines used for immunization have only been included in the database since January 1, 2011. Indication data has recently been added to the data extract files and the Detailed Adverse Reaction Report. Indication refers to the particular condition for which a health product was taken. For example, diabetes is an indication for insulin. Health products are often authorised for use in treating more than one indication. Note: The database cannot be used on its own to evaluate a health product's safety profile. It does not provide conclusive information on the safety of health products, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Should you have an issue of medical concern, consult a qualified health professional.

Health Canada's Clinical Trials Database is a listing of information about phase I, II and III clinical trials in patients. The database is managed by Health Canada and provides a source of information about Canadian clinical trials involving human pharmaceutical and biological drugs. Additional information on Health Canada’s CTD is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/health-canada-clinical-trials-database/frequently-asked-questions.html

Documents on the Summary Basis of Decision (SBD) explain why certain drugs and medical devices were authorized for sale in Canada. Regulatory Decision Summaries (RDS) explain decisions for certain health products seeking market authorization, including medical devices and prescription drugs. A Summary Safety Review (SSR) follows after a potential safety issue with a drug or health product has been identified.

Unfortunately, the text-based data extract is no longer accessible through the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products (NNHPD) website. We want to underline that the support for the CSV (text) extract formats has been dropped by our program area and the links to CSV files on the page will be deleted soon. However, the alternative formats XML and JSON are both available and are updated daily and will continue to be moving forward. .For the most recent LNHPD extract you can retrieve either XML or JSON extracts from our API.

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

The Licensed Natural Health Products Database contains information about natural health products that have been issued a product licence by Health Canada. This data extract contains information on NHP Products.

Products with a licence have been assessed by Health Canada and found to be safe, effective and of high quality under their recommended conditions of use. You can identify licensed natural health products by looking for the eight-digit Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label.

These documents give information that will help you understand regulated inspections processes. It gives you access to information about each type of drug and health product inspection done by Health Canada, in Canada and abroad.

The following is a list of health product advisories, type I drug recalls and summaries of completed safety reviews published in August 2023 by Health Canada.

Objectives: This study examines the use of accelerated approval pathways by Health Canada over the period 1995 to 2016 inclusive and the relationship between the use of these pathways and the therapeutic gain offered by new products. Design: Cohort study. Data sources: Therapeutic Products Directorate, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, Notice of Compliance database, Notice of Compliance with conditions web site, Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, La revue Prescrire, World Health Organization (WHO) Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification system. Interventions: None. Primary and secondary outcomes: Percent of new drugs evaluated by Health Canada that went through an accelerated pathway between 1995 and 2016 inclusive. Kappa values comparing the review status to assessments of therapeutic value for individual drugs. Results: 438 (70.3%) drugs went through the standard pathway, 185 (29.7%) an accelerated pathway. Therapeutic evaluations were available for 509 drugs. Health Canada used an accelerated approval pathway for 159 of the 509 drugs whereas only 55 were judged to be therapeutically innovative. The Kappa value for the entire period for all 509 drugs was 0.276 (95% CI 0.194, 0.359) or fair. Conclusion: Health Canada's use of accelerated approvals was stable over the entire time period. Its ability to predict which drugs will offer a major therapeutic gain is relatively poor. The findings in this study should provoke a discussion about whether Health Canada should continue to use these pathways and if so how their use can be improved.

The following is a list of health product advisories, type I drug recalls and summaries of completed safety reviews published in October 2023 by Health Canada.

The purpose of this Notice of Amendment is to announce the revised listing for lovastatin on the Prescription Drug List (PDL). As stated in the Notice of Intent to Amend, posted June 4, 2014, the revision will allow lovastatin to be marketed as a nonprescription product. Only the Human part of the PDL has been revised.

London Drugs is a Canadian retail chain that offers a wide range of products and services. Known for its emphasis on health, beauty, and photo services, London Drugs has established itself as a popular destination for Canadian consumers. London Drugs stores typically feature a pharmacy, photo lab, and a variety of departments selling electronics, cosmetics, home goods, and more. London Drugs' business model is primarily based on retail sales and generates revenue through the sale of products and services in their stores. Additionally, London Drugs offers a loyalty program that rewards customers with points for every purchase, encouraging repeat business. London Drugs also benefits from partnerships with various brands to offer exclusive products and promotions. You can download the complete list of key information about London Drugs locations, contact details, services offered, and geographical coordinates, beneficial for various applications like store locators, business analysis, and targeted marketing. The London Drugs data you can download includes:

Identification & Location: 


  Store_name, store_number, address, address_line_2, city, state, zip_code, latitude, longitude, country, country_code, county, geo_accuracy


Contact Information: 


  Phone_number, email_address,


Operational Details & Services:


  Store_hours, curbside, pharmacy_phone_number, pharmacy_fax_number, in_store_pickup, ship_to_store, services,

This list represents substances and formulations which have been assessed by the Therapeutic Products Directorate on the basis of an application to market or further to promotion of products for medicinal purposes where safety and efficacy for such purposes have not been established.

Instructions for complying with the Requirements of Canada's Access to Medicines Regime specify how to notify the World Trade Organization or the Government of Canada, and how to request the addition of a particular drug or medical device to the list of eligible products.