Welcome to DPIC
| 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.
Safe Kids Week 2012: Poison Prevention - "Out of Sight and Locked Up Tight"
Poisoning is the fourth leading cause of injury deaths and permanent total disability. Half of all poison exposures occur among children less than five years old and most poisonings occur at home. Safe Kids Week will take place May 28 to June 3, 2012 and focus on the importance of poison prevention.
Link to Safe Kids Canada Website
Link to Poison Prevention Tips
Public Resources
Information intended for you and your family.
Poison FAQ
Frequently asked questions about common poisonings.
Professional Resources
Information intended for healthcare professionals.
Drug Information Perspectives Newsletter
- Liraglutide. Vol. 31 (2).
- Saxagliptin. Vol. 31 (1).
- Sitagliptin. Vol. 30 (4).
- Ranibizumab. Vol. 30 (3).
- Trospium. Vol. 30 (2).
Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
| Generic Name | Common Trade Name |
|---|---|
| Asenapine | Saphris |
| Dronabinol | Marinol |
| Tapentadol | Nucynta IR |
| Fampridine | Fampyra |
| Methocarbamol & Ibuprofen | Summit Ultra |
