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PICATO (ingenol mebutate gel, 0.015% and 0.05%) - Product Withdrawal in Canada due to Potential Increased Risk of Skin Cancer

Issued October 27, 2020
Issue
Health Canada conducted a safety review of PICATO and concluded that there may be a link between its use and an increased risk of skin cancer. In light of the unfavourable benefit-risk profile, the manufacturer is withdrawing PICATO from the Canadian market at Health Canada’s request.
Hazard description
Product safety