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CPS (& e-Therapeutics)
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The online version of the CPS (Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties) combines the content of the print CPS and Therapeutic Choices texts. It provides health care providers with a robust, intuitive tool to quickly investigate drug and/or therapeutic information. This database can be used by those researching in the areas of: pharmacology, drug monographs, drug interactions, product identification, as well as those interested in finding out more about over the counter (OTC) medications and general information on diseases and disorders.

CPS Mobile download instructions
Students can download the CPS app. See the instructions file for more details.

Pharmacist's Letter Canada
Evidence-based drug information resource.
Pharmacy Technician's Letter
Evidence-based drug information resource.
Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians
CAPT will advocate and promote the role of the pharmacy technician and pharmacy support staff and the advancement of the profession CAPT will support and empower pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff in the pursuit of practice excellence.

eBook Prescription Drugs: a Reference Handbook by David E. Newton
This book examines the evolution of prescription drugs in the United States, as well as the formation of the pharmaceutical industry. It begins with a history of prescription drugs, dating back to their origins, then moves through the Industrial Revolution and into the present day.

Understanding Drug Interactions (OER eModule)
This e-module aims to improve drug safety by providing learners with an understanding of the mechanisms by which drugs interact with other drugs, natural health products and foods. Rather than addressing each drug interaction that has been reported, this module will focus on understanding the mechanisms by which drugs and other substances interact to enable learners to predict the likelihood of drug interactions.
Working Together in the Pharmacy: Promoting Practice Readiness to Full Scope
This project developed three virtual immersive simulations for pharmacy and pharmacy technician students in Ontario reflecting current issues in pharmacy practice, promoting intra-professional collaboration and social cohesion. The three patient care scenarios are: 1. an elderly patient with symptoms of the common cold, 2. a child with a rash requiring a non-sterile compounded prescription, and 3. a pregnant woman with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Safe Pharmacy Simulation
The Safe Pharmacy Simulation game is an open educational resource (OER) developed by a team of interprofessional educators to promote employment integration of internationally educated health professionals by building their work readiness skills. It provides learners of any profession working in a medication dispensing setting with opportunities to develop and apply safety-focused best practices for processing and dispensing medications.