Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
The forum was created as a space for shared learning and peer support, and as the community grows, we want to lean more fully into that purpose.
Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
- Provide guidance when questions remain unanswered after a few days
- Support discussions where official clarification is needed
Our goal is to foster a collaborative, trusted community where knowledge is shared and strengthened by everyone’s contributions.
Thank you for being part of the conversation.
If making a branded website for patients such as 'Product.ca' that has information about what the product treats - is it necessary to gate that website because consumers can see it?
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Hey @Infoseeker, Section 3 of the Food and Drug Act, prohibits advertising to the general public of any drug (whether Rx or non-Rx) as a treatment for a disease listed in Schedule A. Promotion of drugs for prevention of Schedule A does not contravene this section of the Act. The Food and Drug Regulation C.01.004 also states that where a person advertises to the general public a prescription drug, the person shall not make any representation other than with respect to the brand name, proper name, common name, price and quantify of the drug. If the brand falls into these categories, then yes, a gate would be required.
