As a follow-up to our recent article announcing the addition of new review criteria around Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor ailments and Contraception (PPMAC) and drug administration to the Community Pharmacy Review, PRP is now introducing new review criteria for prescription adaptation.
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
During pharmacy reviews, Compliance Officers are confirming that pharmacies have the required equipment to dispense drugs safely and in accordance with manufacturer requirements. This includes cold storage equipment (i.e. refrigerator or freezer) used for cold chain management.
Proper prescription documentation provides clear accountability for filling a prescription from start to finish. The HPA Bylaws Schedule F Part 1 - Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice require prescriptions to be documented with the written confirmation of the registrant(s) who were involved in and responsible for filling a prescription.
Accurate record-keeping in PharmaNet is important for ensuring patient safety by making patient information available to healthcare providers across different settings.
This article will review some areas of non-compliance that Compliance Officers have observed regarding PharmaNet record-keeping, while conducting Practice Reviews.
This is the third and final article in our series discussing the top areas of non-compliance noted during both Pharmacy Professionals’ Reviews and Pharmacy Reviews, as outlined in the 2019/2020 PRP Annual Report.
New support tools are now available to help hospital pharmacy registrants prepare for their Pharmacy Professionals Review under the Practice Review Program
To ensure OAT and injection/intranasal drug administration services are provided safely and in compliance with College standards, registrants must complete the required training and certification process prior to providing these services. During Pharmacy Professionals Reviews, Compliance Officers have been reviewing these certifications and declarations to ensure that the required training has been completed and appropriate certification has been received. This article will outline these requirements and explain what Compliance Officers look for during reviews.
This is the second article in our series discussing the top areas of non-compliance noted during both Pharmacy Professionals’ Reviews and Pharmacy Reviews, as outlined in the 2019/2020 PRP Annual Report.
This is the first in a series of articles discussing the top areas of non-compliance noted during both Pharmacy Professionals’ Reviews and Pharmacy Reviews, as outlined in the 2019/2020 PRP Annual Report. These insights are intended to support pharmacy professionals as they reflect on their practice and identify opportunities for improvement.