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Welcome to DPIC
| 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.
Poison Prevention Week - Media Release
Unintentional poisonings in BC affect more than 20,000 people each year, with half of those cases in children under 6 years of age. The 2010 campaign -- Out of Reach... Out Sight -- is aimed at creating greater community awareness and providing education to prevent poisonings, as well as offering first aid steps to take in the event of an emergency.
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
- Glatiramer. Vol. 29 (3).
- Nicotine. Vol. 29 (2).
- Esomeprazole. Vol. 29 (1).
- Varenicline. Vol. 28 (4).
- Rasagiline. Vol. 28 (3).
Drug Product Listings
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
Availability and status of products: approvals, special access...
| Generic Name | Trade Name |
|---|---|
| Progesterone | Endometrin |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse |
| Everolimus | Afinitor |
| Estropipate | Ogen |
| Estropipate | Pfizer |
Recent Postings
| Smoking Cessation | Article | 1 day 16 hours ago |
| Poison Prevention Week - Media Release | Story | 4 hours 46 min ago |
| Tulip | FAQ | 1 day 16 hours ago |
| Daffodil | FAQ | 1 day 15 hours ago |
| Natural Gas | FAQ | 1 day 15 hours ago |
| Progesterone | Drug listing | 1 week 21 hours ago |
| Freon | FAQ | 1 week 14 hours ago |
| Perfume - Cologne - Aftershave | FAQ | 2 weeks 19 hours ago |
| Rhododendrons and Azaleas | FAQ | 2 weeks 2 days ago |
| Poison Prevention Week - March 14-20, 2010 | Story | 4 hours 45 min ago |
