Requirements for Importing Countries

An eligible country wanting to import a generic version of a patented drug or medical device under Canada's Access to Medicines Regime must meet the following requirements:

Identify a drug or medical device that is on the list of eligible products. If the needed medicine is not on the list, refer to Recourse for Importing Countries.
Notify the World Trade Organization or the Government of Canada that a particular product is needed.
Find a suitable Canadian pharmaceutical company from which to import the needed product.

These requirements can be met in whatever sequence works best for the importing country.


	Last Updated: 2006-07-28		Important Notices