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What Do You Need to Know About the Database?

The Drug Product Database (DPD) is a comprehensive resource maintained by Health Canada, providing detailed information on drug products available in Canada. It includes data on both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Users can search the database by drug name, active ingredient, or manufacturer to access information such as drug descriptions, ingredients, labeling, and approved uses. The DPD also offers details on drug status, including whether a product is new or has been discontinued. This database is crucial for healthcare professionals and the public, aiding in the identification and understanding of drug products. The DPD is regularly updated to reflect new approvals and changes to drug product information.

Database Administrator: Government of Canada

What Data Are Included in the Database?

You can search the database using several criteria. After a search, the following types of information about the search results are available:

1. Status
2. DIN
3. Company
4. Product
5. Class PM
6. Schedule
7. Active Ingredient Name
8. Strength

Click on the DIN number to access additional product information, including:

1. Current Status
2. Current Status Date
3. Original Market Date
4. Product Name
5. Description
6. Product Monograph/Veterinary Labeling
7. Company
8. Class
9. Dosage Form(s)
10. Route(s) of Administration
11. Number of Active Ingredients
12. Schedule(s)
13. Biosimilar Biologic Drug
14. American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS)
15. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC)
16. Active Ingredient Group (AIG) Number
17. List of Active Ingredients
18. Risk Management Plans
19. Additional Risk Minimization Measures

How to Search the Database?

You can search the database using the following criteria:

1. Drug Identification Number (DIN)
2. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC)
3. Status
4. Company
5. Product Name
6. Active Ingredient(s)
7. Active Ingredient Group Number
8. Biosimilar Biologic Drug
9. Class(es)
10. Route(s) of Administration
11. Dosage Form(s)
12. Schedule(s)
13. Species

You can start a search after entering just one piece of information.

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