Health Canada's special access programs: Request a drug

If you're a health care professional, you can request a drug that is not available for sale in Canada through the Special Access Program (SAP). Your request must be for treating a patient with a serious or life-threatening condition where conventional treatments: have failed, are unsuitable or are not available in Canada.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 22:05 (UTC)
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