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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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Guest Post: The Vital Role of Pharmacists in Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health concern that requires effective antimicrobial stewardship efforts. With the introduction of pharmacist prescribing, there are a number of ways for pharmacists to contribute to and promote responsible antimicrobial use in BC.

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn, reflect upon and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.

Guest Post: Quality Matters: How to Evaluate the Quality of Continuing Education

Every pharmacy professional has the opportunity to improve lives through their practice. It is often this desire to help others that is the driving motivation for why individuals enter the field. To ensure that they are providing the best care possible, it is crucial that pharmacy professionals regularly assess their learning needs and acquire the knowledge and skills to address those needs through continuing education.

Guest Post: Pharmacists Aligned in Shared Care Teams

Collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential to providing high-quality patient care, and pharmacists are no exception. Pharmacists Aligned in Shared Care Teams (PACT) and PACT2 are two parts of an educational series that looks to promote the collaboration between pharmacists who are part of a patient’s circle of care working in different settings. PACT is a series of six online learning modules and PACT2 is a series of accredited online modules with live workshops.

PRP Insights: Community Pharmacy Security

The College has requirements to ensure the security of community pharmacies across BC. During Pharmacy Reviews, security requirements are reviewed to ensure pharmacies possess the required equipment and have implemented the required security measures.

The College's New Look!

As the College continues to evolve as a regulator and leader in health care and public safety, it is important that our organizational identity continues to reflect the society we live in.

The College is pleased to introduce its updated 2022/23 – 2027/28 Strategic Plan along with a new Commitment Statement, Organizational Values and Logo!

Guest Post: UBC CPPD Pharmacy Update 2023 Conference

UBC's Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) is dedicated to planning, developing, delivering and evaluating educational programs in a variety of learning formats to meet the learning needs of pharmacy professionals.

This year UBC’s CPPD celebrates its 34th annual Update Conference. The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences will offer this program virtually

Guest Post: 5th Annual BC Substance Use Conference: The Challenge of Change

The BCCSU conference planning committee is excited to announce that the 5th annual BC Substance Use Conference will be held April 20–22, 2023.

PRP Insights: Preparing for a College Practice Review

Are you or your pharmacy undergoing a review? The following tips will help you prepare for an upcoming Pharmacy Review and/or Pharmacy Professionals Review

Criminal Record History Checks for Pharmacy Owners and Managers

The first Criminal Record History checks were completed between 2018 and 2019 when the requirements first came into effect. As such, owners and managers will be required to complete another CRH check as part of their pharmacy licence renewal application in 2023-2024.

Forged Prescriptions - Be on Alert!

There has been a vast increase in the number and quality of forged prescriptions for controlled substances in pharmacy practice. With the advancements in technology and the increase in computer generated prescriptions, it is essential that registrants remain alert and vigilant in identifying the validity of prescriptions and ensuring that forged prescriptions are not dispensed to the public.