CPhA is thrilled to share with you the latest additions and updates in CPS.

Content updates

Major updates

The following content has been extensively updated and reviewed by 2 external peer reviewers:

• Acute Bronchitis: Added link to NACI recommendations; added information on the risks of codeine and Health Canada’s recommendation to avoid during breastfeeding; added the importance of counselling patients on the duration of cough.
• Eating Disorders: Added new sections on binge-eating disorder and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
• Fever: New patient infographic available in English and French.
• Plantar Warts: New patient infographic available in English and French.

Minor updates

The following content has been reviewed to ensure that it is current:

• Chronic Spasticity
• Infant Colic
• Infant Nutrition: Clarified contraindications to breastfeeding.
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Updated with new vaccine indications.
• Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias: Added new information on catheter ablation.

Drug monographs

The following drug monographs were recently added:

• Adynovate (antihemophilic factor (recombinant), pegylated): Antihaemorrhagic Blood Coagulation Factor VIII
• Cuvitru (Normal Immunoglobulin (Human)): Replacement Therapy for Immunodeficiencies
• Elaprase (idursulfase): Enzyme Replacement Therapy
• Glassia (alpha–1 proteinase inhibitor (human)): Alpha-1 Proteinase Inhibitor (Human)
• Vesanoid (tretinoin): Antineoplastic agents - Retinoids for cancer treatment

Updated tools

The updated Drug Administration and Food, Including Grapefruit tool now features a seamless interactive table and new drugs for a smooth and comprehensive experience. Find it under the “Tools” section for quick access!

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