Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect Canadians
Health Canada accepts recommendations from independent review of Alysena drug recall and commits to improve communication with Canadians
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 10/11/13 -- The Government of Canada today outlined actions it will take to communicate more effectively on recall-related risks to the public following an into the recall of Alysena 28 birth control pills.
"Protecting the health and safety of Canadians is a priority for our Government," said Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health. "The independent review has provided timely and practical recommendations to further strengthen the Canadian drug recall system. We are committed to ensuring Canadians get the information they need, as quickly as possible."
The independent review was requested in April 2013 by the Government following the Alysena 28 recall. Ottawa-based Risk Sciences International (RSI) was asked by Health Canada to examine the recall and Health Canada's actions.
The report found that Health Canada followed all recall procedures it had in place to protect Canadians. However, it did outline areas where Health Canada could improve and strengthen communication:
Our Government has accepted the report's recommendations, and outlined several actions in response:
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Datum: 11.10.2013 - 14:40 Uhr
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