Announced over the weekend, the country will ban exports of prescription drugs that might cause a shortage at home.
In the US Trump is moving to make import of drugs from Canada easier, thence the Canadian response.
CAD Health Minister Patty Hajdu:
- “Certain drugs intended for the Canadian market are prohibited from being distributed for consumption outside of Canada if that sale would cause or worsen a drug shortage,”
- “Companies will now also be required to provide information to assess existing or potential shortages, when requested, and within 24 hours if there is a serious or imminent health risk”
