What is the role of Health Canada with respect to regulating pharmacies?
A9. Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is a responsibility that is shared between health care professionals, industry, consumers, government and other stakeholders. Health Canada’s Inspectorate has the regulatory authority to conduct compliance and enforcement activities in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations. The Inspectorate’s actions are guided by Health Canada’s Health Products and Food Branch Compliance and Enforcement Policy. The provincial and territorial governments are responsible for regulating the practice of medicine and pharmacy, often through their Colleges or Registrars of Physicians and/or Pharmacists.
