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Healyth Canada authorised Lilly's Kisunla (donanemab), a new treatment for early Alzheimer's disease
4 May 2026 - Today, after more than 35 years of commitment to advancing Alzheimer's research, Lilly Canada announced Health Canada's ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 May 2026
Apotex becomes the first Canadian‑based pharmaceutical company to receive Health Canada approval for a generic equivalent of Ozempic
1 May 2026 - Apotex today announced that Health Canada has approved Apo‑Semaglutide Injection, a generic equivalent of Ozempic (semaglutide injection). ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 May 2026
Novartis receives Health Canada approval for Fabhalta oral treatment for adults with C3G
1 May 2026 - Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada announced today that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for Fabhalta (iptacopan ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Apr 2026
Canada becomes the first G7 country to approve a generic version of semaglutide
28 April 2026 - Today, Health Canada authorised a generic semaglutide injection. This is the first generic semaglutide authorised by Health ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Apr 2026
Biocon receives Health Canada approval of Bosaya (denosumab) and Vevzuo (denosumab), biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva
21 April 2026 - Biocon is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for Bosaya (denosumab), ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Apr 2026
Bracco receives Health Canada approval for Vueway injection (gadopiclenol), advancing lower dose MRI contrast imaging
17 April 2026 - Approval marks a major milestone in reducing gadolinium exposure while maintaining diagnostic performance, aligning with clinical guidance ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Apr 2026
Health Canada approves Cysklar (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44% for treatment of corneal crystals in people with cystinosis
15 April 2026 - Leadiant Biosciences today announced that Health Canada has approved Cysklar (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, a topical eye ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Apr 2026
Health Canada approves neffy - the first needle free epinephrine spray for anaphylaxis
15 April 2026 - ALK-Abello today announced that Health Canada has approved neffy 2 mg for the emergency treatment of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Apr 2026
Saphnelo subcutaneous approved in Canada for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
13 April 2026 - Health Canada has granted a notice of compliance for Saphnelo (anifrolumab injection) for subcutaneous self-administration via a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Apr 2026
Sanofi becomes market authorisation holder for Nuvaxovid in Canada, expanding COVID-19 vaccine choices for Canadians
9 April 2026 - Nuvaxovid, a non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, will be made available in Canada by Sanofi for the fall 2026-2027 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Apr 2026
Sobi receives Health Canada approval for Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for the treatment of C3G and primary IC-MPGN
9 April 2026 - Approval supported by Phase 3 52 week VALIANT study demonstrated reduced proteinuria, stabilsed kidney function and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Apr 2026
Apotex strengthens osteoporosis care in Canada with Health Canada's approval of Denoza, a denosumab biosimilar
7 April 2026 - Apotex today announced that Health Canada has approved Denoza (denosumab injection), a biosimilar to Prolia, for its ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Mar 2026
Apotex expands Canadian ophthalmology portfolio with Health Canada's approval of Clobivis (clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension, 0.05%)
25 March 2026 - Apotex today announced that Health Canada has approved Clobivis (clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension, 0.05%), indicated for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Mar 2026
Koselugo approved in Canada for plexiform neurofibromas in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1
9 March 2026 - Approval based on KOMET Phase 3 trial results which showed 20% objective response rate in tumour ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Mar 2026
Ottawa should allow all drugs approved in the EU and US to be marketed in Canada
7 March 2026 - The FederalGovernment plans to speed up some drug approvals in Canada by allowing Health Canada to ...