Medications in Canada
How prescription medications are regulated, dispensed and bought in Canada. The medicines regulator is Health Canada, and prices are quoted in CAD.
- Regulator
- Health Canada
- Currency
- CAD
Prescription rules
Canada classifies medications as Schedule I (prescription), II (pharmacist-only OTC), III (open OTC) or unscheduled, with provincial variation. Provincial drug plans cover prescription costs at varying rates.
Pharmacy practice
Canadian pharmacies (Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, London Drugs and many independents) are licensed provincially, and pharmacists in several provinces can prescribe for minor ailments.
Buying online
Online pharmacy is regulated provincially in Canada; cross-border imports are restricted. Tele-prescribing platforms have expanded prescription access since 2020.
Medications
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AcyclovirAcyclovir200mg · 400mg · 800mg -
AddyiFlibanserin100mg -
AllegraFexofenadine30mg · 60mg · 120mg · 180mg -
AmbienZolpidem5mg · 10mg · 6.25mg CR · 12.5mg CR -
AmoxilAmoxicillin250mg · 500mg · 875mg -
AndroGelTestosterone1% · 1.62% -
AtivanLorazepam0.5mg · 1mg · 2mg -
AugmentinAmoxicillin/Clavulanate500/125mg · 875/125mg · 1000/62.5mg -
AvodartDutasteride0.5mg -
AygestinNorethindrone Acetate5mg -
Brand CialisTadalafil20mg -
Brand PremarinConjugated Estrogens0.3mg · 0.625mg · 1.25mg
Categories
- Allergy and Antihistamines
- Anti-anxiety Medications
- Anti-Depressants
- Antibiotics
- Antifungal Medications
- Antiviral Medications
- Cardiovascular Medications
- Diabetes Treatment
- Diuretics
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Eye Care and Ophthalmic Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Medications
- Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
- Hormones and Birth Control
- Neurological Medications
- Pain Relief Medications
- Respiratory Medications
- Sleep Aids and Hypnotics
- Women's Sexual Health
Active ingredients
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