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- 12/7/2021
U.S. study proposes role for techs as data analysts
New role means techs responsible for developing and implementing non-formulary medication management - 11/19/2021
NSCP establishes position statement on professional responsibilities
The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists (NSCP) has established what it calls a “Position Statement: Professional Responsibilities to Meet Patient Needs Related to Compounding Opioid Agonist Therapy and Prescribing.” - 11/19/2021
ISMP releases updated analysis on vaccine
As pharmacy professionals and other healthcare providers administer COVID-19 vaccines to as many Canadians as possible, they continue to refine procedures to maximize safety and efficiency. - 11/19/2021
England’s CPhO calls for upgrade of tech and pharmacist skills
The review estimates that 10% of items dispensed in primary care are overprescribed and urges “cultural changes to reduce a reliance on medicines.” - 11/19/2021
Award-winning tech finds 'work heaven' at Ornge
Although pharmacy technician Catherine Dawes hadn’t even been looking for another position, this was too good an opportunity to pass up. - 11/19/2021
OCP offers advice on how to avoid patient misidentification
The Ontario College of Pharmacists cites a case highlighted in its Pharmacy Connection publication in which a physician’s office faxed two handwritten prescriptions for two separate patients to a community pharmacy for processing. - 11/18/2021
Techs win support as immunizers
Although only four provinces currently permit pharmacy technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccines, it is likely just a matter of time before other jurisdictions follow suit, given the benefits for pharmacists, technicians and, ultimately, patients. - 11/18/2021
By the numbers: High demand for flu shots
56% of Canadians say they will definitely/probably get the flu shot this year, compared with 47% last year