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Non-new drug to be marketed in Canada: prepare the submission and obtain its DIN before sale

Non-new drug to be marketed in Canada: prepare the submission and obtain its DIN before sale

Priority

Another manufacturer’s DIN, an establishment licence or a natural product number does not cover your drug. Confirm the correct regulatory route first.

Confirm the scope

Confirm the product is a non-new drug eligible for a DIN application rather than a new drug submission or another pathway.

Prepare the information

Define the manufacturer, ingredients, strength, dosage form, route, indications, labels, sites and product-specific quality data.

Complete the process

Assemble forms, fees, administrative material, clinical or monograph support and required chemistry and manufacturing information.

Keep follow-up records

File in the accepted format, answer clarification requests and await an active DIN before import, advertising or sale.

Preparation of drug identification number submissions — Health Canada

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