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| If you suspect someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance, call the Poison Control Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911. |
The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre website is NOT a substitute for talking with a trained Poison Specialist. If someone is unconscious, having a seizure, difficulty breathing or chest pain, immediately call 9-1-1.
Public Resources
Information intended for you and your family.
Poisonings FAQ
Frequently asked questions about common poisonings.
Professional Resources
Information intended for healthcare professionals.
Drug Information Perspectives Newsletter
- Darifenacin. Vol. 30 (1).
- Natalizumab. Vol. 29 (4).
- Glatiramer. Vol. 29 (3).
- Nicotine. Vol. 29 (2).
- Esomeprazole. Vol. 29 (1).
Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
| Generic Name | Common Trade Name |
|---|---|
| Fentanyl | Duragesic |
| Tocilizumab | Actemra |
| Moroctocog alfa | Xyntha |
| Thalidomide | Thalomid |
| Lenalidomide | Revlimid |
Recent Postings
| Canadian Healthcare Network - key clinical guidelines and statements | Web Links | 15 hours 57 min ago |
| Tocilizumab | Drug listing | 1 week 6 days ago |
| Moroctocog alfa | Drug listing | 2 weeks 1 day ago |
| Thalidomide | Drug listing | 2 weeks 1 day ago |
| Lenalidomide | Drug listing | 2 weeks 1 day ago |
| Influenza Vaccine | Drug listing | 2 weeks 3 days ago |
| Aztreonam | Drug listing | 3 weeks 2 hours ago |
| Risedronate + Calcium carbonate | Drug listing | 3 weeks 23 hours ago |
| Besifloxacin | Drug listing | 3 weeks 1 day ago |
| Risedronate sodium | Drug listing | 3 weeks 1 day ago |
