The Drug Product Database (DPD) online query has been updated. The database contains the same product information as the current version however, the following changes have been made:
- multiple search criteria
- GOL common look feel
- data being refreshed nightly
Please note the DPD Extract files will not be affected by this update.
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Drug Product Database (DPD)
Health Canada is the federal regulator of therapeutic products. We are
not a manufacturer. We do not take or fill orders for these products.
For information on where these products are sold, please contact the individual
company directly.
For information related to treatment options, choices of medications and
their uses, illnesses, side effects or drug interactions - contact your
health care professional (e.g. doctor, pharmacist, etc.). We do not provide
medical advice on the use of the products identified in this database.
What is the Drug Product Database (DPD)?
The DPD contains product specific information on drugs approved for use
in Canada. The database is managed by Health Canada and includes human
pharmaceutical and biological drugs, veterinary drugs and disinfectant
products. It contains approximately 24,000 products which companies have
notified Health Canada as being marketed. Information available in the
database includes the following parameters: Brand Name, Drug Identification
Number (DIN), Company, Ingredient(s), Route of Administration, Pharmaceutical
Form, Package Sizes, Therapeutic Classification (AHFS and ATC), Active
Ingredient Group (AIG) Number, Pharmaceutical Standard and Veterinary
Species. Product and company information for drug products marketed in
Canada can be found using the DPD ONLINE Query.
Please note that, products that were marketed (notified) and inactivated (discontinued)
prior to 1996 are not available on this database. If you require information regarding these products contact
SIPDMAIL/HC-SC/GC/CA
DPD ONLINE Query
The information is obtained from the Drug Product Database and is updated
nightly.
For general questions about the contents of the Drug Product Database
contact: SIPDMAIL
For technical support about the database contact: the
DPD Administrator
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