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The B. C. Drug and Poison Information Centre website is NOT a substitute for talking with a trained Poison Specialist. If you suspect someone has been poisoned by a medicine, chemical or other substance, you should always call the Poison Control Centre at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911. If someone is unconscious, having a seizure, difficulty breathing or chest pain, immediately call 9-1-1.

Poison Prevention Week - March 14-20, 2010

Poison prevention is a year-round activity; however, the third week of March is recognized as National Poison Prevention Week.

 

Safe Start, the injury prevention program of BC Children's Hospital will have a display set up in their hospital lobby during Poison Prevention Week.

 

Professional Resources

Information intended for healthcare professionals.
Drug Information Perspectives Newsletter
Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
Generic Name Trade Name
Lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse
Everolimus Afinitor
Estropipate Ogen
Estropipate Pfizer
Azacitidine Vidaza

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Everolimus Drug listing 3 weeks 3 days ago
Domperidone – keeping abreast of the controversies Article 3 weeks 3 days ago
Silica Gel FAQ 3 weeks 3 days ago
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Estropipate Drug listing 5 weeks 2 days ago