Welcome to the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre

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.

What to do if your pet is poisoned

The first Pan-Canadian Poison Centre Annual Report is now available.

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Overview and Management of CHS

MEDICINAL AND RECREATIONAL CANNABIS

Pharmacy's role in counselling patients

Death Cap Mushroom Alert

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Public Resources

Information intended for you and your family.

Poison Information

Poison Prevention Tips

Poison Prevention Materials

British Columbia Poison Control Centre Fact Sheet

Springtime Hazards Fact Sheet

Holiday Hazards Fact Sheet

Drug Information: where safe medication use starts

Poison FAQ
Frequently asked questions about common poisonings.


Nightshade plant (includes woody, black or common types)
Natural Gas
Cherry Pit
Bubble Blowing Solution
Fiddleheads

more FAQs

Visit the Healthy Canadians Website for information about recalls, safety alerts, and other information to keep you and your family healthy and safe.

Professional Resources

Information intended for healthcare professionals.

Healthcare Professional Documents
Newsletters and articles


*The New Poison Management Manual*
Niacin: The facts on flushing
Finasteride for Hair Loss in Women
Gabapentin Abuse
High-dose Oral Corticosteroids for Relapses of Multiple Sclerosis
Imiquimod for non-genital cutaneous warts
Hormonal and IUD Contraceptive Agents Available in Canada
Zostavax (zoster vaccine) FAQs
Topical Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: Applying the Evidence
Management of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy for Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures
Methemoglobinemia and Medications A to Z

more documents

Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...

Generic Name	Common Trade Name(s)	Date Marketed (yyyy/mm/dd)
Elexacaftor + tezacaftor + ivacaftor	Trikafta	2021/06/22
Drospirenone + estetrol	Nextstellis	2021/06/15
Ponesimod	Ponvory	2021/04/28
Trastuzumab deruxtecan	Enhertu	2021/04/15
Ofatumumab	Kesimpta	2021/04/08

more listings

We are grateful to all the First Nations who have cared for and nurtured the lands and waters around us for all time, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) on whose unceded and ancestral territory our centre is located.

All material found on the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the expert advice of a healthcare professional such as a physician, pharmacist, nurse or qualified poison specialist. Use of this site is governed and restricted by specific terms of use. Please review the full terms and conditions below prior to using the DPIC website. In the event of a poisoning emergency, call your local poison control centre immediately. Portions of this web site are intended for healthcare professionals. Interpretation and application of information may require more detailed explanation than contained herein, particularly regarding any clinical information that is found in or linked to this site. Patients are advised to consult their health care provider regarding diagnosis and treatment, and for assistance in interpreting these materials and applying them in individual cases.

Terms and Conditions

British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (BC DPIC)

Poison Information

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