The Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties, more commonly known by its abbreviation CPS,[1] is a book published annually by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA). It lists commonly used pharmaceuticals in Canada. It is not a comprehensive list of all pharmaceuticals available in Canada.[1] Being Canadian, it is exists in a French and English version. Recently, it has become available online; however, it is by registration only.[2]
Criticism
In the past, the CPS has been criticized for being heavily influenced by the pharmaceutical industry and for lacking important information, such as efficacy and price.[3] Pharmaceuticals in the CPS are listed by their brand name,[4] as opposed to by the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) or United States Adopted Name (USAN). Some have called for the creation of an independent, nonprofit organization to manage the CPS.[3]
References
- ^ a b Repchinsky C. The CPS: Love, hate and expectations. Can. J Clin. Pharm. 2002. 9(2). Available at: http://www.pulsus.com/clin-pha/09_02/repc_ed.htm. Accessed on: December 22, 2006.
- ^ e-CPS login. Canadian Pharmacists Association. URL: https://www.e-therapeutics.ca/wps/portal/!ut/p/.scr/Login. Page visited on: December 22, 2006.
- ^ a b Bell RW, Osterman JW (1983). "The Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties: a critical analysis". International journal of health services : planning, administration, evaluation 13 (1): 107-18. PMID 6832868.
- ^ Guide to the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS). College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Available at: http://bcpharmacists.org/professionaldevelopment/toolkit/CPS.htm. Accessed on: December 22, 2006.
External links
- Canadian Pharmacists Association - pharmacists.ca.
- CPhA publications - about the CPS.
