Find information on medications and prescription drugs approved by Health Canada. Coverage of these prescription drugs varies by province, and some drugs listed here may not be covered under BC PharmaCare.
Your doctor may prescribe some of the medications listed in the library. Find information on the following topics and more:
- How your medication works
- When and how to take your medication
- Possible side effects of the medication
- Which medications may cause an adverse reaction and should not be taken at the same time
The medication library is updated as new information becomes available and is powered by MediResourceTM.
If you have questions about a health concern or medication, call HealthLink BC to speak to a registered nurse 24/7 or a pharmacist from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day - with translation services in over 130 languages.
| Toll-free in B.C. | | 8-1-1 |
| Deaf and hearing-impaired | | 7-1-1 |
For information on BC PharmaCare, click here. Visit also the websites for BC PharmaCare and Health Insurance BC.
Visit Health Canada's website for information on public health advisories, drug warnings and product recalls.
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