Differences in U.S. and Canadian Pharmaceutical Practices

General

In the United States (U.S.) and Canada, most drugs are prescribed and used similarly. However, certain processes and actions of the U.S. and Canadian pharmaceutical industries differ in significant ways, affecting both consumers and health care providers. Safety, marketing, and availability are three of these issues.

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

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Health Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html (accessed 10 October 2023).

Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/natu... (accessed 10 October 2023).

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov (accessed 10 October 2023).

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