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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. 

Read More Mar 12, 2025
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. 

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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.

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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.

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Aug 28, 2024

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Call for Committee Member Volunteers

Volunteers are currently needed for a number of committees and subcommittees that assist the College to meet its legislated mandate. The committees are primarily made up of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, with some public representation.

Read More Feb 02, 2015
Kenneth Henry (Ken) Medland

The College is extremely saddened to announce the passing of Ken Medland, a board member of the College of Pharmacists of BC from 1986-1990.

Read More Feb 02, 2015
Nova Scotia to begin regulating pharmacy technicians

On August 6th, the Nova Scotia government passed amendments to that province’s Pharmacy Act and associated regulations which will give the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists the authority to register and regulate pharmacy technicians in N

Read More Feb 02, 2015
Annual General Meeting

The College’s Annual general meeting will be held November 23, 2013 at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. This year’s AGM will be jointly hosted with the BC Pharmacy Association and Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists BC Branch.

Read More Feb 02, 2015

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