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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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Registrar's Message: Did You Vote?

Did you vote?

 

The right to vote is a foundation of democracy. It’s based on the assumption that all those affected by a decision have the right to participate in the making of that decision, and yet it’s something that so many of us take for granted...

Read More Nov 17, 2016
Lest We Forget

On November 11, as we gather to honour the courage and sacrifices of Canadian Servicemen and Women, it is important that we remember the vital role that pharmacists and medical professionals play in providing safe and effective care for our armed forces and those they have sworn to protect.

Read More Nov 10, 2016
Guest Post: 100th issue of the UBC Therapeutics Letter

Over 213,000 British Columbians age 40 or older took glucose lowering drugs other than insulin during 2015. Of these, 44% took at least two drugs to lower blood sugar.

Read the 100th issue of the UBC Therapeutics Letter on questioning the basis of approval for non-insulin glucose lowering drugs.

Read More Sep 21, 2016

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