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Cannabis Regulations

Version of section 171 from 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-19:


Marginal note:Sale, distribution and administration

 Subject to section 174, a pharmacist is authorized to sell, distribute or administer a prescription drug to a person

  • (a) if the person is exempt under section 140 of the Act with respect to the possession of that drug; or

  • (b) if the pharmacist sells, distributes or administers the drug

    • (i) in accordance with a written order or prescription signed and dated by a practitioner, and

    • (ii) after verifying the signature, if it is unknown to the pharmacist.

  • SOR/2025-244, s. 19

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