Drug Product Database: More information

More information

The Drug Product Database (DPD) is maintained by Health Canada. Drugs in the DPD can be identified by a Drug Identification Number (DIN).

These drugs include:

• drugs for humans and animals
• disinfectants
• radiopharmaceutical drugs
• biological drugs for humans
  • Biological drugs for animals are regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. To learn more, visit Veterinary Biologics

Certain drugs may appear on the DPD 6 months after they are authorized. These include:

• sunscreen
• anti-dandruff shampoo
• hard surface disinfectants