Term: Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate (BGTD)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

The federal authority in Canada that regulates biological drugs (products derived from living sources)and radiopharmaceuticals (drugs containing a radioactive compound) for human use.

See Health Canada for more information.

Related concepts 

• Vaccine Safety

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)