Drugs and medical devices
Drug products, antibiotics, vaccine safety, side effects and safe use and disposal of medication.
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Drug product database
Product information on human pharmaceutical and biological drugs, veterinary drugs and disinfectant products.
Drug and health product register
Drug product and medical devices use, safety and commonly reported problems.
Medical device active licence listing
List of medical devices that have an active licence.
Medical Devices
Information on medical devices that are used in treatment, mitigation, diagnosis or prevention of disease or abnormal physical condition.
Using medications safely
Risks of prescription and non-prescription medications, how to reduce risks, and about storage and disposal.
Medical device safety
Medical device safety information for home and consumer devices, implants, diabetes and pregnancy care, vision, dental and cosmetic procedures.
Antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance
Causes and impact of antibiotic resistance, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and illnesses, and helpful resources.
Special Access to Drugs and Health Products
The Special Access Program (SAP) allows doctors to gain access to non-marketed drugs and medical devices that have not yet been approved for sale in Canada.
Acetaminophen
About acetaminophen, which kinds of products it is used in, and the related health risks of its use.
Misconceptions about vaccine safety
About immunization and its importance for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.
The use of health products for weight loss
Risks of using prescription drugs and natural health products for weight loss.
Antidepressant drugs
Depression symptoms, how antidepressants work, side effects and talking to your doctor about using your medicine safely.
Acne treatments
Medications for acne treatment, associated health risks and how to minimize your risk for negative side effects.
Warfarin
How warfarin interacts with drug, natural health and food products, and how to minimize your risk of a negative reaction.
Children and medication
On medications for children, including acetaminophen, what to avoid and questions to ask your doctor.
Pulse oximeters
The benefits and fallbacks of pulse oximeters to measure heart rate and blood oxygen levels.
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