1. Unrestricted

No restrictions on the ability to prescribe narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines or other targeted substances under Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

2. Restricted

Formal restrictions to limit or prohibit prescription of one or more drug(s) in the categories of narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines or other targeted substances. Formal restrictions may be placed on the physician by the College of Physicians in the form of practice restriction or notification to Health Canada.

3. Revoked

Formal notice that physician is prohibited from prescribing drug(s) in the categories of narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines or other targeted substances. Notice provided by Health Canada to pharmacies in Canada.