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PRP INSIGHTS: Common Non-Compliance for Prescription Adaptation

On August 1st, 2024, Professional Practice Policy -58 (PPP-58) was amended to give pharmacists a broader scope for adapting and renewing prescriptions.

This article explores some common areas of non-compliance noted by Compliance Officers when reviewing prescription adaptation services during pharmacy reviews.

PRP INSIGHTS: Expectations of Care Poster Display Requirements

Effective September 1st, 2024, bylaws are in effect that require pharmacies display the 'What You Can Expect from Your Pharmacy Visit' poster in its original, unmodified form. This poster was designed to enhance transparency and trust by clearly communicating the standards of care that the public can expect from their pharmacy team.

Nov 22, 2024

PRP INSIGHTS: Areas of Non-Compliance for Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC) Part 2

Pharmacists in BC have been providing minor ailment and contraception prescribing services under PPMAC since June 2023. To ensure compliance with the regulatory standards that enable and govern this practice, Compliance Officers have been reviewing PPMAC services while conducting Community Pharmacy Practice Reviews since October 2023.

To improve compliance and awareness of the standards, a previous article was published that highlighted some early observations of non-compliance under the PPMAC framework. This article is a follow-up installment to share additional examples of non-compliance that have been observed by Compliance Officers.

Oct 24, 2024

Guest Post: Cefuroxime is a Safe Alternative for Penicillin Allergic Patients

In light of the increasing concern over antibiotic misuse, particularly the overprescription of clindamycin in dentistry, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the UBC Therapeutics Initiative (TI) have collaborated to provide dentists with prescribing Portraits aimed at improving antibiotic use. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play an important role in determining the safety of alternative antibiotics and communicating with patients. Luckily, safe alternatives to clindamycin exist for patients with true penicillin allergies, including the beta-lactam antibiotic cefuroxime.

Aug 28, 2024

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June is National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month and the College would like to remind all Canadians to take a moment to reflect on, recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions to Canadian society of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

Guest Post: Medication Errors by Patients and Caregivers - Strategies for Pharmacists

A review of pharmacy’s most common patient-induced therapeutic errors and how pharmacists can help avoid them by the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre.

Guest Post: Help Us Celebrate the People and Projects Improving Care in BC!

Did your project improve how care is delivered? Do you know somebody whose hard work and passion for improving our health care system deserves recognition?

We are now accepting nominations for the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council’s 2020 Quality Awards.

All Changes to the Approved Pharmacy Diagram Require a Change in Layout Application

During Pharmacy Practice Reviews, Compliance Officers continue to come across pharmacies with unreported changes to their layout. This is often due to confusion over the types of layout changes that need to be submitted to the College.

Guest Post: The 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD

Call for Abstracts is now OPEN!

Abstract submission deadline: September 13, 2019

Guest Post: Increased Access to Metadol-D and Guidance from BCCSU

Recently, a decision was made by the Ministry of Health to provide coverage for the commercially available Metadol-D product (DIN 2244290) as an alternative for patients in the community who cannot take or are not benefiting from Methadose. As of May 28, 2019, Metadol-D (10mg/mL) is eligible for regular benefit coverage through PharmaCare.

Implementing the New Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding: Phase 3

A reminder that Phase 2 of the new compounding standards should now be completed and pharmacies and pharmacy professionals should begin to shift their focus to Phase 3.

What We Heard: FNHA Mental Health and Wellness Summit 2019

This past week, the College was fortunate enough to be invited back to the second annual Mental Health and Wellness Summit hosted by the First Nations Health Authority!

Mental Health Stigma and The Healthcare Environment

May 6-12 is Mental Health Week!

Stigma is an everyday reality for many Canadians living with a mental health issue, or addiction. They fear that they will be treated and looked upon differently because of their illness and, as such, will lose access to important services.

Thank You to All Volunteer Committee Applicants!

This February, the College issued a call for applications from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and the public and received an overwhelming response of over 90 applications.

We'd like to thank all applicants for their interest in the College. The College’s volunteer committee members enable the College to achieve its mandate of regulating the pharmacy profession in the public interest.

Why You Need to Keep Your Pharmacy Information Updated (And How To Do It)

Like any business, physical or operational changes to a pharmacy may be necessary from time to time in order to meet the needs of the patients it serves. These changes must be reported to the College in accordance with the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA), the Pharmacy Operations General Regulation, and the College’s bylaws.