Food and Drug Regulations

C.01.014.8 The following definitions apply in this section and in sections C.01.014.9 to C.01.014.14.

drug

drug means any of the following drugs for human use for which a drug identification number has been assigned:

• (a) drugs included in Schedule I, II, III, IV or V to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;

• (b) prescription drugs;

• (c) drugs that are listed in Schedule C or D to the Act; and

• (d) drugs that are permitted to be sold without a prescription but that are to be administered only under the supervision of a practitioner. (drogue)

shortage

shortage, in respect of a drug, means a situation in which the manufacturer to whom a document was issued under subsection C.01.014.2(1) that sets out the drug identification number assigned for the drug is unable to meet the demand for the drug in Canada. (pénurie)