Unauthorized health products seized from two stores in Maple Ridge, BC may pose serious health risks
What the notice records
| Product | Unauthorized drugs, including injectable prescription and controlled drugs |
|---|---|
| Issue | Unauthorized product - Product safety |
| What you should do | Do not use these products. Consult a health care professional if you have used unauthorized health products and have health concerns.Only buy prescription drugs from licensed pharmacies.Do not buy or use unauthorized drugs. Read product labels to confirm a product has been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). Check whether products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database.Follow municipal or regional guidelines on disposing chemicals and other hazardous waste or return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.Learn more about buying health products safely:Buying drugs over the InternetAdulteration of natural health productsRisks of buying natural health products onlineThe safe use of health products for weight lossSafe Use of Bodybuilding Products - Canada.ca |
| Category | Health products |
| Publishing body | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| Class | Class not stated |
| Last updated | 2025-12-24 |
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