Health Canada asks Canadians not to stockpile medications during COVID-19 pandemic
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MEDICINE HAT, AB – Canadians are being urged not to buy more medication than usual so that all Canadians will continue to have access to the medications they need and to help prevent drug shortages.
Health Canada says patients are encouraged to contact their health care provider to renew their prescriptions ahead of time and is calling on health professionals to avoid prescribing or dispensing larger supplies of medication than necessary unless there is a specific medical reason to do so. Increased demand and stockpiling of medications can lead to local shortages, which means that some may not be able to get the treatments they need.
Health Canada says it has been monitoring the supply situation and will take any necessary actions to help ensure continued supply of needed medications for Canadians.
It also says steps have been taken to speed up approvals of medical devices and drugs indicated to diagnose, treat, or mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus and is expediting access to disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and personal protective equipment to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
