Comparison

CPS by CPhA vs ODB Formulary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CPS by CPhA

Access essential, evidence-based drug information for healthcare professionals. Choose between drug monographs or full access with therapeutic guidance and tools. Stay updated with critical warnings and advisories.

Highlights
  • Evidence-based drug monographs
  • Therapeutic information
  • Non-prescription therapy guidance
  • Drug tables and algorithms
  • Medical calculators
  • Critical updates and warnings
Features
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CPS (formerly RxTx) has a new appearance. CPS is still the reliable, evidence-based drug resource it has always been and provides essential drug information at the point-of-care for health care practitioners. Now offering two subscription options – CPS Drug Information or CPS Full Access. CPS Drug Information is the Canadian standard for drug monographs, containing thousands of products including monographs for drugs, vaccines, natural health products and medical devices, approved by Health Canada. CPS Full Access includes all content from CPS Drug Information and the most current, evidence-based therapeutic information and non-prescription therapy for most common conditions, with cross-referenced drug tables and algorithms and DC condition-based drug tables. Both subscriptions types provide critical updates such as warnings and advisories; and useful tools such as medical calculators.

About

ODB Formulary

Features
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Introducing the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Formulary App. The Complete e-Formulary Database in the palm of your hand plus links to Health Canada-approved Product Monographs. After the initial download & installation, the app is available for Offline use – access on the road, out and about, at point of care, etc. You will need internet access for the monthly formulary updates. Web version of ODB Formulary app is also available at https://on.rxcoverage.ca/ Some of the key features: •Simplified Search for Brand/Generic Name, Manufacturer, DIN/PIN/NPN •One-click access to Product details – Therapeutic Notes, LU Clinical Criteria, Interchangeable Products, and more •Easy to navigate by Generics, Therapeutic Classes, Benefit Categories, and Manufacturers. •Instant information on over 5,000 drugs and other substances covered by Ontario drug benefit programs (including some nutrition products, diabetic testing agents, valved holding chambers and flash glucose monitoring systems). •Synonyms for the Generic Names are searchable e.g., Cyclosporine vs Ciclosporin (INN), Cephalexin vs Cefalexin (INN), Pizotyline vs Pizotifen (INN), etc. •Benefit Category column for prompt info on coverage status •Interchangeability Check by DIN/PIN or Generic composition •My Formulary feature enables you to build your own formulary by simply bookmarking your favourite medicines •Access links to Health Canada-approved Product Monographs, etc. DISCLAIMER: The ODB Formulary App provides access to the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Formulary database under a non-commercial license from Ontario's Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care. While we strive for accuracy and currency of the data, the app is to be used for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a complete replacement for the official provincial publications and should not be relied upon solely for final treatment decisions or claims adjudication. The app may not have real-time updates, and users are responsible for verifying information. Offline access may not guarantee continuous availability or data accuracy. The app may contain links to external resources; their content is beyond our control. We disclaim warranties and shall not be liable for any damages arising from app use. By using the app, users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the developers and Ontario's Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care. For all inquiries, please contact rxcoverage.ca@gmail.com

Screenshots

CPS by CPhA4 screens
ODB Formulary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ODB Formulary at every 3 weeks against CPS by CPhA's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CPS by CPhA ships an update every 4 months, ODB Formulary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CPS by CPhA versus ODB Formulary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCPS by CPhAODB Formulary
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCanadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)RxCoverage Canada Inc.

In-app purchases

None

CPS by CPhA

No in-app purchases

None

ODB Formulary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CPS by CPhA free?
CPS by CPhA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ODB Formulary free?
ODB Formulary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CPS by CPhA or ODB Formulary have ads?
Neither CPS by CPhA nor ODB Formulary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CPS by CPhA or ODB Formulary?
CPS by CPhA ships an update every 4 months, and ODB Formulary every 3 weeks. Most recently, CPS by CPhA was updated on September 14, 2026 and ODB Formulary on September 17, 2026.

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