Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Jul 2019
Platelet rich plasma treatment is not classified as a drug, Health Canada says
27 July 2019 - Agency clarifies its position on controversial treatment made popular by superstar athletes.
Health Canada has clarified its position on much-hyped injury treatments that use platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The agency now says such treatments shouldn't be classified as a drug — a change that could make PRP more available in Canada.
The clarification followed a safety notification in May that grouped PRP treatments with other cell therapies, including stem cell therapies. At the time, Health Canada said all cell therapies are considered a form of drug and must be formally approved before they can be legally offered to the public.
