Health Canada DPD

Health Canada's Drug Product Database (DPD) is the official Canadian government database containing information about drugs approved for use in Canada. The database covers human pharmaceutical and biological drugs, veterinary drugs, and disinfectants, and includes detailed product information such as brand name, active ingredients, dosage form, route of administration, strength, Drug Identification Number (DIN), sponsor company, and marketing status (marketed, cancelled, or dormant). Users can search the database by product name, active ingredient, company, or DIN, and can download the complete dataset in XML format for offline use. The DPD serves pharmacists, physicians, researchers, regulatory professionals, and consumers who need authoritative information on which drugs are authorized for sale in Canada and on the terms of their approval. The database is updated regularly as Health Canada reviews new drug submissions and changes to existing products.