CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties)
- CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) This link opens in a new windowThe Canadian standard for drug monographs, contains thousands of products including monographs for drugs, vaccines, natural health products and medical devices, approved by Health Canada. It includes Lexi-Interact drug interaction checker and critical updates such as warnings and advisories.
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For access information, please contact D. Gold - dgold@lakeheadu.ca - CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) This link opens in a new windowThe Canadian standard for drug monographs, contains thousands of products including monographs for drugs, vaccines, natural health products and medical devices, approved by Health Canada. It includes Lexi-Interact drug interaction checker and critical updates such as warnings and advisories.
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