Health Canada advises Canadians to help support the continued supply of medications

Health Canada

1 June 2020 - Health Canada recognizes that drug shortages can have a significant impact on patients and health care professionals and is committed to addressing them when they occur.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant shifts in the supply and demand of certain drugs. While supply levels may be stabilising, supply pressures continue for certain drugs.

Governments, industry, pharmacy organisations, and other health sector partners continue to work together to address supply issues, and are taking measures to conserve the supply of critical drugs.

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