Which act governs the use of controlled drugs in Nova Scotia?

The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is the primary legislation that governs the use, distribution, and regulation of controlled drugs in Canada, including Nova Scotia. This act establishes the framework for the legal handling of substances that are considered to have the potential for abuse or addiction. It outlines the classification of various substances into different schedules and sets forth regulations for their production, distribution, prescribing, and dispensing.

By specifying which substances are controlled and under what conditions they can be used, this act ensures public safety and provides a legal structure for healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and physicians, when managing medications that fall under its jurisdiction.

The other options relate to specific aspects of healthcare or pharmacy regulation but do not directly address the control and regulation of drugs. For example, the Pharmacy Act primarily deals with the regulation of pharmacy practice and the standards for pharmacy operations rather than the specifics of controlled substances. Similarly, the Health Professions Act governs the regulation of health professions in general, without focusing specifically on controlled drugs. The Drugs and Substances Control Act refers to legislation at a more general level, but it does not encompass the specific framework created by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for managing controlled substances in practice.