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Notification and communication of drug shortages by drug manufacturers and importers is an essential component of preventing and mitigating shortages. Timely and public information on drug shortages can help the drug supply chain and the healthcare system respond appropriately and to minimize the...

Health Canada recognizes the negative impact of drug shortages on patients, health care professionals and the health care system, and is working with stakeholders throughout the supply chain to better prevent, mitigate and communicate shortages.

Drug shortages can occur for any number of reasons and can result from problems at any point in the drug supply chain.

The Canadian drug supply chain is complex, with distinct roles and responsibilities among many players including manufacturers, wholesalers, hospitals, health care practitioners and governments.

In the event of an anticipated or actual drug shortage, Health Canada may issue letters to DIN owners that have failed to provide notification to the public on the Canadian Drug Shortage Website.

Canada has built a strong health care system, and has achieved for its people a level of health of which we are all proud. We want to continue in this tradition.

High-quality, effective primary health care services have profound implications for the entire health care system.

Primary Health Care Transition Fund (PHCTF) has been a unique tool in its ability to support collaborative initiatives undertaken by more than one jurisdiction or stakeholder to provide results beyond what any single recipient could achieve on its own.

This report is one in a series of five syntheses of Primary Health Care Transition Fund (PHCTF) initiative results addressing the following topics: Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Collaborative Care, Evaluation and Evidence and Information Management and Technology.

This report describes Canada's progress on 48 indicators across 19 technical areas. It provides a unique overview of Canada's health system and current state of public health preparedness.