Health Canada guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapies, a call for evidence-based reforms
April 09, 2025 by westernstandard.news
Health Canada guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapies, a call for evidence-based reforms
Imperial Tobacco Canada is urging Health Canada to implement evidence-based regulations for Nicotine Replacement Therapy, warning that strict rules may hinder public health by curtailing access to effective products. In response to Health Canada's Draft Guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapy Dosage Forms, ITCAN criticized the criteria for approving new NRT products as flawed. The company argues that the guidance's requirement for new NRTs to prevent misuse by non-smokers is unrealistic and could impede innovation, pushing consumers towards illicit markets.
10.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.5 million current smokers in Canada 13.10% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
