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The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) is the provincial drug and poison information centre for British Columbia, Canada.

Who we are:
DPIC is a division of the BC Centre for Disease Control, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, and is affiliated with the University of British Columbia. We are a member of the Canadian Association of Poison Control Centres (CAPCC) and the American Association of Poison Control Centres (AAPCC).

What we do:
  • Poison Control Centre:
    • Poisoning first aid and treatment advice.
    • Service to both public and health professionals.
    • 24-hr toll-free, province-wide telephone access.
    • Specially trained nurses, pharmacists, and medical toxicologists.
  • Drug Information Service:
    • Telephone consultation for healthcare professionals.
    • Toll-free access during business hours.
    • Pharmacists trained in providing drug information.
  • Other:
    • Education
    • Publications

Listeriosis Outbreak Linked to Maple Leaf Foods Packaged Meat Products

The Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with provincial and local health authorities, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Health Canada are continuing their investigation surrounding the outbreak of Listeriosis cases. Initial laboratory results from Health Canada have confirmed a link between meat products from a processing plant in Toronto and the strain of Listeria
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Some Ayurvedic Products May Contain High Content of Heavy Metals

Certain Ayurvedic products manufactured in India may have high heavy metal content. The most commonly found heavy metal is lead. Signs of lead intoxication include abdominal cramping, constipation, headaches, irritability, and anemia. Consumers who have been taking these products and who are concerned should contact their doctor. Products suspected of containing heavy metals can be tested by
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Pear Juice Recall

Health Canada and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) routinely monitor products in the marketplace for compliance with safety standards. The pear juice products identified in the recent product recall have levels of arsenic only slightly above that of Canadian standards. The product withdrawal from the marketplace was to prevent long term (chronic) exposure to arsenic. No health
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