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Truth about the drug companies : how they deceive us and what to do about it

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19689
Angell, Marcia. New York, NY: Random House Trade Paperbacks , 2005. updated ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and …
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Author
Angell, Marcia
Edition
updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxviii, 319p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Drug Industry - economics
Advertising as Topic
Pharmaceutical Preparations - economics
Biomedical Research - economics
Government Regulation
Marketing of Health Services
United States
Abstract
The $200 billion colossus -- The creation of a new drug -- How much does the pharmaceutical industry really spend on R & D? -- Just how innovative is this industry? -- "Me-too" drugs : the main business of the pharmaceutical industry -- How good are new drugs? -- The hard sell...lures, bribes, and kickbacks -- Marketing masquerading as education -- Marketing masquerading as research -- Patent games : stretching out monopolies -- Buying influence : how the industry makes sure it gets its way -- Is the party over? -- How to save the pharmaceutical industry...and get our money's worth.
ISBN
9780375760945
0375760946
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV736 A583t 2005

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Merck index : an encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9862
Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co , 2001. 13th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV13 M524 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Merck index
Editor
O’Neil, Maryadele J
Edition
13th ed.
Place of Publication
Whitehouse Station, NJ
Publisher
Merck & Co
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Encyclopedias
ISBN
9780911910131
0911910131
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QV13 M524 2001

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Centre for Drug Research and Development : enabling academic drug discoveries to become therapeutic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15860
Cullis, Pieter. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.230
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Monday noon seminar series
Author
Cullis, Pieter
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Research Centre Seminar Series
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
BC Cancer Research Centre seminar series 230
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Technology Transfer
Drug Design
Drug Approval
Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
Research Support - economics
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
QZ206 B365 2007 v.230

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Drug prescribing in renal failure : dosing guidelines for adults and children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15530
Aronoff, George R. Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 2007. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
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Author
Aronoff, George R
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
272 p. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Kidney Failure - drug therapy
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Practice Guideline
Tables
ISBN
9781930513761
1930513763
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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https://login.bccancer.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5051457
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Answering consumer health questions : the Medical Library Association guide for reference librarians

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16636
Spatz, Michele. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Z675 M4 S63 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Spatz, Michele
Corporate Author
Medical Library Association
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 142 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Libraries, Medical
Health Education
Consumer Health Information
United States
ISBN
9781555709326
1555706320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Z675 M4 S63 2008

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Dietary supplements : a framework for evaluating safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13275
Institute of Medicine, National Research Council, Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine
National Research Council
Committee on the Framework for Evaluating the Safety of Dietary Supplements
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Dietary Supplements - standards - United States
Safety - United States
Product Surveillance, Postmarketing - methods - United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
ISBN
0309091101
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QU145 D565 2005

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Medical Library Association guide to cancer information : authoritative, patient-friendly print and electronic resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15682
Volk, Ruti Malis. New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ22 M489 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Volk, Ruti Malis
Corporate Author
Medical Library Association
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xix, 331 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical Library Association guides
Subjects
Neoplasms
Information Services
Patient Education
Neoplasms - bibliography
Library Materials
Resource Guides
Directory
Directories as Topic
ISBN
9781555705855
1555705855
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ22 M489 2007

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Some antiviral and antineoplastic drugs, and other pharmaceutical agents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8257
International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.76
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Place of Publication
Lyon, France
Publisher
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Publication Date
2000
Series
IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 76
Subjects
Carcinogens
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
ISBN
9283212762
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 I585 2000 v.76
Read Online
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol76/index.php
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol76/mono76.pdf

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Measuring the difference : guide to planning and evaluating health information outreach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10271
Burroughs, Catherine M, Wood, Fred B. Seattle, Wash. | [Bethesda, MD]: National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region | National Library of Medicine , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Z675.M4 B972m 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Burroughs, Catherine M
Wood, Fred B
Corporate Author
National Network of Libraries of Medicine (U.S.). Pacific Northwest Region
Place of Publication
Seattle, Wash.
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region
National Library of Medicine
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Information Services - standards
Community-Institutional Relations
Planning Techniques
Program Evaluation - methods
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
Z675.M4 B972m 2000

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Accidental library marketer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19356
Dempsey, Kathy. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
Z716.3 D425 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How and why people become accidental marketers; Starting with the basics of communication; Assessing your current situation; Using demographic, geographic, and census data; What marketing experts think is most important; Getting administrators, managers, and staff to buy in; Making evidence-based d…
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Author
Dempsey, Kathy
Place of Publication
Medford, NJ
Publisher
Information Today, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 294 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Libraries
Public Relations
Marketing
Information Services
Advertising as Topic
Abstract
How and why people become accidental marketers
Starting with the basics of communication
Assessing your current situation
Using demographic, geographic, and census data
What marketing experts think is most important
Getting administrators, managers, and staff to buy in
Making evidence-based decisions with administrators
Don't shy away from statistics
Understanding the cycle of true marketing
Writing your formal plans
Basic rules for producing good promotional materials
Getting the message out
Using your website for public relations and outreach
Finally, the fun stuff
ISBN
9781573873680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
Z716.3 D425 2009

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National pharmaceuticals strategy : a prescription unfilled

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17802
Health Council of Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Health Council of Canada , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QV736 H434n 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled; v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
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Corporate Author
Health Council of Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Health Council of Canada
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Drug Industry
Economics, Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical Services - economics
Health Planning
National Health Programs - organization & administration
Canada
Abstract
v.1: A status report on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
v.2: A commentary on the national pharmaceutical strategy : a prescription unfilled
ISBN
9781897463444 (v.1)
9781897463482 (v.2)
Language
English
Material Type
Report
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QV736 H434n 2009
Read Online
http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2009/ccs-hcc/H174-16-2009-1E.pdf

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Envisioning the national health care quality report

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9494
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the National Quality Report on Health Care Delivery. Washington, DC: National Academy Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84 I59e 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the National Quality Report on Health Care Delivery
Editor
Hurtado, Margarita P
Swift, Elaine K
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academy Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Quality Assurance, Health Care - United States
Delivery of Health Care - United States
ISBN
030907343X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84 I59e 2001

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Commonly prescribed medications in radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18189
Dziuk, Timothy W. Austin, TX: Southwest Regional Cancer Centre , 2007. 9th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Dziuk, Timothy W
Corporate Author
Southwest Regional Cancer Center
Edition
9th ed.
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Southwest Regional Cancer Centre
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Radiation Injuries - drug therapy
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Palliative Care
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ269 C734 2007

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Henke’s med-math : dosage calculation, preparation, and administration

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16152
Buchholz, Susan, Henke, Grace. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2006. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV18.2 H46 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Med-math
Author
Buchholz, Susan
Henke, Grace
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xvi, 464 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + caluclation card
Subjects
Pharmaceutical Preparations - administration & dosage
Mathematics
Nurses’ Instruction
Programmed Instruction
ISBN
9780781762649
0781762642
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV18.2 H46 2006

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BC Cancer Agency Pharmacy practice standards for hazardous drugs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17778
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy , 2008.
Audience
Professional
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Division of Pharmacy
Publication Date
2008
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents
Practice Guideline
BC Cancer Agency
Pharmaceutical Services - standards
Handbooks
Abstract
The aseptic and safe handling standards and recommendations in this manual meet best practice standards set forth by WorkSafe BC, NIOSH, ASHP, ISOPP, USP797, CSHP, and CAPhO
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-professionals/professional-resources/pharmacy/safe-handling-manual
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Sexual pharmacology : fast facts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18374
Segraves, Robert Taylor, Balon, Richard. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM611 S455s 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Segraves, Robert Taylor
Balon, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xv, 320 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - drug therapy
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - chemically induced
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Pharmacology
ISBN
9780393703542
0393703541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM611 S455s 2003

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Report of the Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on the Health Consequences of Using Smokeless Tobacco

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4139
Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on the Health Consequences of Using Smokeless Tobacco, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. [Bethesda, MD]: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services , 1986.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA900 R425 1986
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Corporate Author
Surgeon General's Advisory Committee on the Health Consequences of Using Smokeless Tobacco
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Editor
Cullen, Joseph W
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Tobacco, Smokeless
Health Surveys
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Call Number
WA900 R425 1986
Read Online
http://sgreports.nlm.nih.gov/NN/B/B/F/C/
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/reports/
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SEER cancer statistics review 1973-1997

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2102
[Bethesda, MD]: U.S. National Cancer Institute , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 U58c 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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  2 read online  
Editor
Ries, Lynn A. Gloeckler
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Neoplasms - statistics
Survival - statistics
United States
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library REF Statistics
Internet
Call Number
QZ202 U58c 2000
Website Notes
From home page, link to "SEER Cancer Statistics Review" for more recent editions.
Read Online
http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/
http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1973_1997/

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Pharmacists talking with patients : a guide to patient counseling

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15990
Rantucci, Melanie J. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV704 R213p 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
http://connection.lww.com/products/rantucci/TOC.asp
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Author
Rantucci, Melanie J
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xi, 300 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Pharmacy - methods
Counseling - methods
Pharmaceutical Services
Abstract
http://connection.lww.com/products/rantucci/TOC.asp
ISBN
9780781763301
0781763304
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV704 R213p 2007

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Clinical research coordinator handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19355
Norris, Deborrah. Medford, NJ: Plexus Pub. , 2009. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QV771.4 N854c 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Norris, Deborrah
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Medford, NJ
Publisher
Plexus Pub.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 157 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Clinical Trials as Topic - standards
Clinical Trials as Topic - methods
Records as Topic - standards
Research Design - standards
Data Collection - methods
United States
Handbooks
ISBN
9780937548707
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QV771.4 N854c 2009

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