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Is methylphenidate a controlled substance in Canada?

Q: Is methylphenidate a controlled substance in Canada?

Yes — a controlled drug. Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 55 marketed products that contain methylphenidate. All 55 are listed as CONTROLLED DRUGS (CDSA III).

Yes — a controlled drug.

Controlled · CDSA III

Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 55 marketed products that contain methylphenidate. All 55 are listed as CONTROLLED DRUGS (CDSA III).

Checked 2026-11-08 against Health Canada’s data extract of 2026-11-02.

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DIN 00584991 PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE, 10mg
DIN 02247732 CONCERTA, 18mg
DIN 02249324 APO-METHYLPHENIDATE, 10mg

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Source: Health Canada, Drug Product Database data extract (marketed human products), updated 2026-11-02, checked 2026-11-08. The federal schedule only. Guidance, not legal advice.