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Drug and Health Product Submissions Under Review (SUR): New drug submissions completed Overview New drug submissions under review Supplemental submissions under review New drug submissions completed Supplemental submissions completed This list is current as of: 2026-02-28. An…

Drug and Health Product Submissions Under Review (SUR): Supplemental submissions under review Overview New drug submissions under review Supplemental submissions under review New drug submissions completed Supplemental submissions completed This list is current as of: 2026-02-28…

Drug and Health Product Submissions Under Review (SUR): New drug submissions under review Overview New drug submissions under review Supplemental submissions under review New drug submissions completed Supplemental submissions completed This list is current as of: 2026-02-28. An…

Drug and health product review and approval Information on the approval process for drugs, medical devices, natural health products and homeopathic medicine. Includes drug pricing and drug approval decisions. Services and information Regulatory decision summaries for drugs and…

Licensing, authorizing and manufacturing drug and health products Information on drug, medical device or natural health product licence applications, approvals and legal requirements. Services and information Licences, authorizations and registrations for drug and health products…

Glossary Code Code refers to the status of the person who listed the patent information on the Patent Register. There are three classes: "A" - patent owner. "B" - exclusive licensee. "C" - has consent of patent owner. DIN A DIN , or Drug Identification Number, is a unique eight…

Patent Register - Frequently Asked Questions When can a generic version of a drug come on the market? Who administers the Patent Register? How do I apply for a patent and where can I find further information on patents? Where can I find further information on CSP? When can I…

Patent Register - Database Download The Patent Register is an alphabetical listing of medicinal ingredients and their associated patents, the patent expiry dates and other related information established in accordance with the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations…

Fact Sheet - Health Canada Risk Communication Products In May 2006, Health Canada introduced two new communications products to better inform Canadians about potential risks to their health. The Information Update and the Foreign Product Alert provide the Department with vehicles…

Guidance for exceptional importation and sale of medical devices A public consultation on proposed changes to this document was held from December 2024 to March 2025. Based on the feedback received, this document may change. Learn about the consultation . Disclaimer This document…