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  1. Pharmacologic-Therapeutic classification
  2. Pharmacologic-Therapeutic sub-classification
  3. Nonproprietary or generic name of the drug
  4. Drug strength and dosage form. ST indicates the drug is identified as a chronic medication under the Short-Term Dispensing Policy.
  5. Drug Identification Number (DIN), assigned by the Therapeutic Products Directorate of Health Canada, to uniquely identify the drug product as to its manufacturer, name and strength of active ingredients, route of administration and pharmaceutical dosage form
  6. Brand name of the drug
  7. List of all active ingredients in a combination product
  8. Strengths of active ingredients in a combination product, listed in the same order as the ingredients
  9. List of available brands of drugs. Provincial or territorial drug plan formularies should be consulted to determine interchangeable products and to identify best price (lowest cost) alternatives
  10. Three letter identification code assigned to manufacturer
  11. An asterisk (*) to the right of the manufacturer code indicates that the product is not available in all regions