The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba indicates that “In Canada, prescription drug misuse represents a growing problem that impacts public safety and community well-being. Every day unused, expired or unwanted medications are taken by people they were not prescribed or intended for, resulting in harm.” We say “You wouldn’t keep old or outdated food in your house, so why would you keep old or outdated drugs?” Keep safe, and keep drugs outs of the environment by returning unused medication to a pharmacy for proper destruction.
Health Advisories
Health Canada has seized several injectable drugs and medical devices, including products labelled to contain botulinum toxin type A or hyaluronic acid from Vivian Spa, located at 11-3415 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, because they are unauthorized and may pose serious health risks. These products may have been administered as treatments for cosmetic purposes.
Ombrelle Canada is recalling all lots of Ombrelle Garnier Complete Dry Mist Spray sunscreen, SPF30 and SPF 60, due to elevated levels of benzene. Frequent and long-term exposure (e.g., through the skin and by inhalation) to elevated levels of benzene may pose serious health risks.
October 9, 2021
For immediate release
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Novo-Gesic Forte/Acetaminophen tablets, sold in 500 mg tablets, due to a labelling error that could result in a person exceeding the maximum daily dosage for acetaminophen.
