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- 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. - 11/19/2021
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.” - 11/18/2021
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 - 11/11/2021
N.B. tech group seeks opinions on expansion of scope
Facebook group connects pharmacy technicians across the province - 10/28/2021
CSHP welcomes techs as full members
The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists voted to approve amendments to its bylaw to make registered pharmacy technicians full voting members, with all associated rights and benefits.