Don't assume anatomy based on appearance, OCP says in Pride Month UTI guidanceThe Ontario College of Pharmacists is urging members to use inclusive language when assessing patients for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. OCP offering checklist, to take on costs ahead of safety requirements deadlineThe Ontario College of Pharmacists’s new compliance roadmap is meant to help designated managers be up-to-date on new AIMS program requirements. Medical studies and research should ‘inform your professional judgment, not replace it,’ ACP tells pharmacists New guidance from the Alberta College of Pharmacy urges pharmacists to question weak studies and avoid relying on information that doesn’t fit a patient’s situation. Ontario’s scope expansion got you turned around? OCP’s new info hub aims to help The resource centre includes FAQs and guidance on the new rules taking effect July 1. How I am making compounding compliance work at the bench Moving beyond binders and checklists can make compounding oversight more practical, consistent and sustainable. Ontario college warns pharmacies not to jump the gun on new tests Ontario College of Pharmacists says scope expansion is not yet in effect and clarifies what pharmacists can currently perform. Manitoba college opens consultation on pharmacist-prescribed birth control Proposed changes would allow pharmacists to prescribe contraceptive pills, patches and vaginal rings. Alberta regulator reminds pharmacies of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine rules Federal update doesn’t change how products are stored or sold, says the Alberta College of Pharmacy. Is swimmer’s ear really a minor ailment? OCP debates mandatory training and declarations as exploration of scope expansion continues This week’s Ontario College of Pharmacists' Board of Directors meeting ignited debate how best to establish competency for each new minor ailment. ACP warns pharmacists with additional prescribing authorization against cutting corners Make sure you have the correct authorizations before prescribing—and don’t try to get around them, the ACP reminds members. Can a pharmacist reject your prescription? Lawsuits and legislation in the U.S. are testing how far pharmacists can go in declining medications based on personal beliefs. Neighbourhood Pharmacies concerned new NAPRA proposed compounding standards will increase admin, staff and financial demands of pharmacies Check out the full text of Neighbourhood Pharmacies recommendations on NAPRA’s pro-posal. First Previous 1 2 3 Next Last
