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378 - Creating a website which makes reference on use of botox and latisse. Both are prescribed drugs. Does this create an issue with Health Canada guidelines? We are not advertising the products but reference them as to what they can do for patients as well as the possible side effects.
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You appear to be promoting the sale of the product, which is advertising by the definition in the Food & Drugs Act. Therefore, Health Canada guidelines would apply. To help you understand what is advertising by legal definition, please refer to the Health Canada policy document "The Distinction Between Advertising and Other Activities" that is available on their web-site.
