# Canadian DrugGuide Physicians — Trade names-1,400+ monographs

> Canadian drug reference for physicians with monographs, trade names, and safety guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyscape Medpresso Inc.)

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- Developer: [Skyscape Medpresso Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/818609416)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canadian-drugguide-physicians/id1554053665/reviews.md

## What is Canadian DrugGuide Physicians?

“Try Before You Buy” - Download the FREE app, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.

Davis’ Canadian Drug Guide for Physicians, 20th Edition is a comprehensive drug reference adapted for Canadian clinical practice and trusted by medical students, residents, and practicing physicians. Like its US counterpart, this guide delivers detailed generic drug monographs and thousands of trade names with a unique Cure & Care approach to medication safety.

Physicians gain access to essential prescribing guidance, including high-alert medication warnings, life-threatening adverse effects highlighted in red, REMS icons, and drug interaction alerts. Canadian-specific content includes medications approved in Canada but not the US, Canadian trade names, and concise summaries of differences between Canadian and US pharmaceutical practices.

The app also includes special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, lactation, and reproductive patient populations, making it an essential resource for safe prescribing across the lifespan.

Key Features
- Comprehensive coverage of  more that 1400 drug monographs
- Thousands of trade and generic drug names
- More than 700 built-in drug dosing calculation tools
- High-alert medication safety guidance
- Drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions
- IV administration guidelines
- Pharmacogenomic content
- Patient and family teaching guidance
- Canadian-specific drug monographs and trade names
- Pediatric, geriatric, pregnancy, lactation, and reproductive considerations
- Appendix N - Combination Drugs

Free Online Learning and Education Tools
- Audio library with more than 1,200 drug pronunciations
- Tutorials and self-tests
- Interactive clinical case studies
- Medication administration videos
- Clinical calculators including BMI, dosage/kg, IV drip rates, and metric conversions

No internet connection is required after the initial download. SmartSearch technology helps users quickly locate drug information and difficult medical terminology.

Subscription Information

Purchase a yearly auto-renewing subscription for full content access and updates.

- Yearly auto-renewing subscription - $38.99

Payment will be charged to your mode of payment you select at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your App “Settings” and tapping “Manage Subscriptions”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable

For Questions or Support
Email: customersupport@skyscape.com Phone: 508-299-30000

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Editors April Hazard Vallerand, PhD, RN, FAAN Cynthia A. Sanoski, BS, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS

Publisher F. A. Davis Company

## Key features

- 1400+ drug monographs
- Thousands of trade and generic names
- Drug interaction alerts
- Canadian-specific content
- Dosing calculation tools
- Pediatric, geriatric, and pregnancy considerations
- Offline access


## Frequently asked questions about Canadian DrugGuide Physicians

### What is Canadian DrugGuide Physicians?

Canadian DrugGuide Physicians is a comprehensive drug reference app for Canadian healthcare professionals. It offers detailed drug monographs, trade names, safety warnings, and interaction alerts tailored for Canadian clinical practice. The app requires a subscription for full content access.

### How much does Canadian DrugGuide Physicians cost?

The app offers sample content for free. Full content access and updates require a yearly auto-renewing subscription priced at $38.99. Payment is charged at the time of purchase.

### Can I cancel my Canadian DrugGuide Physicians subscription?

Yes, you can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal at any time. Go to your App 'Settings' and tap 'Manage Subscriptions'. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.

### Does Canadian DrugGuide Physicians have ads?

Yes, the app contains advertisements. While it offers free sample content, the presence of ads is noted within the application.

### What devices support Canadian DrugGuide Physicians?

Canadian DrugGuide Physicians is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This broad compatibility ensures access for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Canadian DrugGuide Physicians updated?

The app was last updated on July 2, 2026, indicating a commitment to keeping its content current. The subscription model also ensures access to ongoing updates.

### Is Canadian DrugGuide Physicians suitable for all ages?

Canadian DrugGuide Physicians is rated for users aged 17 and older. This age rating reflects the professional and medical nature of the content provided.

### Does Canadian DrugGuide Physicians require an internet connection?

No, after the initial download, Canadian DrugGuide Physicians does not require an internet connection. This offline functionality makes it a reliable tool in various clinical settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.9.2 — 2026-07-02

New, Updated & Revised!: 
- All monographs rigorously reviewed to include the most up-to-date information, new, FDA-approved drugs, and drugs approved for use in Canada.
- Full-color layout and design to make reference even quicker and easier 
- Highlighted, boxed ""Warning"" in the administration section
- Expanded! Drug classification section that includes the drug names in that class

### 5.8.6 — 2026-04-27

2026 update

### 5.8.5 — 2025-12-19

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.8.0 — 2025-07-25

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 5.7.9 — 2025-06-26

Experience the full power of having 19th edition 2025 Update of Davis's Drug CANADA Guide for Physicians in a mobile app, check out these feature releases:
- More than 90 new drug monographs including acoramidis, tafasitamab, rezafungin, vutrisiran etc
- We have also revised and thoroughly updated 250+ drug monographs.
- 1,700 monographs and 5,000 trade name and generic drugs
- Information relevant to Canadian students and nurses
- Compare Canadian and U.S. pharmaceutical practices
- Canada-only combination drugs in the Combination Drugs appendix
- Additional Canadian brand names in the drug monographs
- Highlighted REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies)
- Drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-natural product interactions
- Audio notes: to quickly record notes on the go
- Robust Indices for quick navigation like Image index & Table Index
- Bookmark topics that you frequently access
- IV Administration subheads
- Added pharmacogenomic information throughout numerous monographs to guide the nurse in selecting and monitoring various drug therapies
 
Special considerations for patient populations
- Geri heading identifies special concerns for older adults, including the AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.
- OB and Lact headings highlight information for pregnant and breastfeeding patients.
- Pedi heading identifies concerns for children.
- Rep heading identifies considerations for patients of reproductive age.

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