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RITALIN 10MG

Methylphenidate hydrochloride 10mg · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC · DIN 00005606

Cancelled post market since 2022-07-11

Controlled · CDSA III
  • In Ontario, the College’s Designated Manager policy calls for a physical count and reconciliation at least once every six months — OCP, Medication Procurement and Inventory Management.
  • A loss or theft is reported in writing to Health Canada within 10 days of becoming aware of it (Controlled Substances Regulations s. 109(2)) — see the step-by-step guide.
  • Since October 1, 2026 the federal rules for narcotics, controlled drugs and targeted substances are in one place: the Controlled Substances Regulations replaced the Narcotic Control Regulations, Part G of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances Regulations.

Source: Health Canada Drug Product Database (drug code 800), read 2026-10-05. Guidance, not legal advice.

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