Drug Regulations & Standards Flashcards
Test I Review
The Department in Canada that is responsible for monitoring the potency, purity and safety of Canadian drug products.
The Department of Health and Welfare in federal ministry Health Canada.
2 main regulations governing the potency, purity and safety of drugs in Canada.
- The Food and Drug Act (1953) and its revisions.
2. The Controlled Drug and Substances Act 1996.
The Primary Regulation which includes all food and drugs.
The Food and Drug Act (1953) and its revisions.
The 4 Canadian Drug Legislations
- Food and drugs Act, 1927
- Food and drug Regulation 1953,1954, Revised1979 and Periodic Amendments
- Controlled Drugs and Substance Act, 1997
- Non-prescription drugs
i. This Act includes legislation about prescription, non-prescription and controlled substances
ii. The primary legislation concerned with food and drugs
iii. This ACT and REGULATION empower the Department of National Health and Welfare of Canada to protect the public from foreseeable risks relating to the manufacture and sale of drugs.
iv. The legislation provides for a review of the safety and efficacy of drugs before their clearance for marketing in Canada and determines whether the medicine is prescription or non-prescription. The current Act has evolved over the years and is reviewed from time to time.
FOOD and DRUGS ACT1927, FOOD and DRUG REGULATIONS1953, 1954, REVISED 1979
7 sections of The Food and Drug Regulations
Part A - Administration
Part C - Drugs
Part D - Vitamins, Minerals and Amino Acids
Part E - Cyclamide and Saccharin Sweeteners
Schedule F
Part G - Controlled Drugs
Part J – Restricted Drugs
- To protect the consumer from drugs which are contaminated, adulterated, or unsafe for use.
- To address drugs that are labeled falsely and those with misleading or deceptive labeling.
Purpose of the Food and Drug Act.
How many schedules does the act include to fulfill the purpose of the law?
8
With regards to Purpose (1), which schedule is related?
With regards to Purpose (1), Schedule B contains a list of pharmacopoeias and formularies to be used as reference: USP, NF, BP, PI, CF. EP, etc.
With regards to Purpose (2), which schedule is related?
With regards to Purpose (2), Schedule A, stipulates no food, drug, cosmetic or devices is to be advertised as cure for certain diseases. Schedules F, G and H deal with drug classification for distribution to the public
Which schedules deal with drug classification for distribution to the public?
Schedules F, G and H.
Which schedule lists diseases for which no food, drug, cosmetic or device may be offered as cure?
Schedule A.
Which schedule list pharmacopoeia or formulary that have prescribed standard for drug, which must be met before a drug is approved for sale?
Schedule B
What must be seen in the label to know that the drug met the requirements for Purpose 1?
The Canadian standard drug (CSD)
What schedules list drugs such as injectable liver extract, all insulin preparation, injectable antibiotic, etc. whose manufacturing is prohibited unless on premises unless the Minister of National Health and Welfare approves. These schedules also prohibit the distribution of drug samples except to licensed individuals, e.g., MD, dentist, pharmacist?
Schedules C & D
Which schedule deals with Cyclamide and Saccharin Sweeteners?
Schedule E
Which schedule are federally regulated drugs and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. outlined?
- Lists drugs that can be sold or refilled only by prescription. Refills for some drugs are allowed not exceeding 6 months. Drugs listed here include antibiotic, hormones, and tranquilizers. Provinces use this schedule to determine which drugs should be sold as OTCs.
Schedule F
What symbol does the Schedule F bear?
Pr
3 divisions of Schedule F drugs.
- Schedule l - drugs requiring prescription
- Schedule ll - drugs not requiring prescription (OTC drugs) but require Pharmacist control
- Schedule lll - OTC available in Pharmacy
What are drugs sold in in or out of a pharmacy?
- Provinces use this schedule to determine which drugs should be sold as OTCs. Drugs in one
- Province may be in Schedule l while in another Province the same drug may be under in schedule lll regulation.
• Unscheduled drugs
This schedule contains lists of drugs that are controlled drugs. These drugs affect the central nervous system (stimulants or sedatives).
Schedule G
Schedule G drugs bear the symbol?
C
Schedule G drugs are dispensed on by prescription and the labelling must show? (6)
Name and address of pharmacy or pharmacist
Date and number of the prescription
Recipient name
Practitioner’s name
Direction for use
Refills are only allowed by written or from the practitioner.
The main legislations that are important to nurses administering medication.
Schedule F, Part of Schedule G and the Controlled Drugs and the Substances Act.
The committee that advises provincial drug regulatory authorities on placement of drugs within the National model.
The National Drug Scheduling Committee
Advise on each Schedule so drug sells in Canada vary in provinces.
Provincial advisory bodies
They have their own legislation that is different from the National Legislation
Provinces
Proposed a scheduling model which embraces all medicines in Canada.
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatorys’ scheduling model which embraces all medicines in Canada. (5)
- Schedule l:All prescription drugs, including narcotics
- Schedule ll:Restricted Access Non-prescription Drugs (see Non-prescription Drugs below).
- Schedule lll:Pharmacy Only Non-prescription Drugs (see Non-prescription Drugs below).
- Unscheduled Drugs:Those drugs not assigned to the above categories
- Schedule F:Drugs requiring a prescription, except for controlled drugs. Drugs in this Schedule may be prescribed by MDs, dentists, vets.
Schedule that handles all prescription drugs, including narcotics. (NAPR)
Schedule I