Legislation

The practice of pharmacy in Newfoundland and Labrador is governed by several pieces of provincial and federal legislation that relate to pharmacy, drugs, and privacy.

Provincial Pharmacy Legislation
Pharmacy Act, 2024
Previous Act: Pharmacy Act, 2012
Pharmacy Regulations, 2024
Previous Regulations: Pharmacy Regulations, 2014
Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board By-Laws
Other Provincial Legislation
Personal Health Information Act
Personal Health Information Regulations
Pharmacy Network Regulations
Resources:
Resources for Custodians of Personal Health Information
Pharmaceutical Services Act
Interchangeable Drug Products Formulary Regulations
Pharmaceutical Services Administration Regulations
Pharmaceutical Services Audit and Recovery Regulations
Pharmaceutical Services Regulations
Resources:
Tamper-Resistant Prescription Drug Pad Program
Prescription Monitoring Act
Monitored Drug Regulations
Prescription Monitoring Regulations
Resources:
Prescription Monitoring Program FAQ for Prescribers and Dispensers
Federal Legislation
Food and Drugs Act
Food and Drugs Regulations
Note in particular Part C (Division 1) and Part G (Division 3)
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations
Health Canada Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption
FAQ – Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption
Narcotic Control Regulations
New Classes of Practitioners Regulations

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