An Alberta doctor says she's relieved to hear Health Canada is taking steps to address a nationwide shortage of a key thyroid drug. Canada's only supplier discontinued the drug in December and Health Canada — which listed PTU as a Tier 3 drug shortage on May 25 — told CBC News last week it was aware of "localized reports" of patients who couldn't access the medication. More supplies identifiedOn June 18, Health Canada added a new supplier of PTU to its list of "designated drugs" that can be imported in exceptional circumstances. "It's fantastic," said Dr. Lois Donovan, a Calgary endocrinologist who specializes in treating pregnant women with thyroid problems and diabetes. Calgary endocrinologist Dr. Lois Donovan specializes in treating pregnant women with thyroid conditions.

Source: CBC News June 20, 2020 14:40 UTC