/R E P E A T -- Notice to the media - Technical Briefing to provide an update on the Government of Canada's latest actions in response to the opioid crisis/

OTTAWA, May 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Health Canada will publish final regulations in Canada Gazette, Part II that will require a warning sticker and a patient information handout to be provided with prescription opioids dispensed to Canadians at pharmacies or in doctors' offices across Canada.

A technical briefing will be held to explain the final regulations and officials will be available to answer questions from the media following their statements.

Date
May 2, 2018

Time
11:30 AM (EDT)

Location
Media Technical Briefing will be held by teleconference only at:

1-866-805-7923 / 613-960-7518
Passcode: 5295917#

SOURCE Health Canada

Media Inquiries: Health Canada, Media Relations, [phone], [email protected]