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Recommended change to National Drug Schedules

June 30, 2026
Regulated members are asked to review the recommended change and communicate any objections.

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The National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) has made the following interim recommendation:

  • Bisacodyl, when sold in strengths of 10 mg or less per rectal dosage unit/suppository, in package sizes containing no more than 70 mg of bisacodyl, be granted Unscheduled Status.

The committee’s rationale for its scheduling decision can be found in the NDSAC meeting minutes.

Any objections to this interim recommendation must be received by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) office by end of day July 15, 2026. Questions or comments should be directed to the NDSAC Secretariat via email at ndsac@napra.ca.