Mrs Morton Expresses Concern to the Nurse About a New

Mrs. Morton expresses concern to the nurse about a new drug on the market that has been prescribed for her health condition; she worries about the safety of the medication. What can the nurse tell Mrs. Morton about drug regulatory standards in Canada that are intended to protect patients?

A) All drugs go through a 3 step approval process before marketed for human use.
B) The first phase of clinical trials involves testing on 1000-3000 individuals with the target disorder.
C) Once a drug is considered safe on animals, the manufacturer applies for clinical trials.
D) Health Canada continues to monitor the safety of drugs even after initial marketing