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Naloxone College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

WebUse Emergency-use Naloxone to Save a Life Naloxone is a life-saving drug that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Within 1 to 5 minutes, naloxone can reverse slowed breathing. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away and follow the SAVE ME protocol while waiting for first responders, and administer naloxone if available.

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PHO Issues Order Requiring Health Professionals and Health Care …

WebIf you are in community-based practice, it is important to review the Order to confirm it applies to you. While the Order is largely directed at employees of certain organizations, such as health authorities, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in community pharmacies under contract with those organizations may fall under the …

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Blister Packs and Preventing Errors Through Maintenance of …

WebCompliance packs, more commonly known as “Blister Packs”, are a useful tool to increase medication adherence in patients experiencing difficulties with medication management. However, due to the often-complex nature of the medication regimens; the potential for frequent therapy changes; and the multi-step process required for …

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Online Pharmacies: Marketing of Drugs and Medical Devices

WebHealth Canada encourages healthcare professionals to discuss the risks of purchasing drugs from illegal online sellers with their patients. The following article provides information to help health professionals and members of the public identify and differentiate illegal websites selling drugs from licensed online pharmacies in Canada

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Collaboration (Community)

Web5263-PRP_Support_Tool_Collaboration v2023.1 (Revised 2022-12-01) Page 1 Collaboration Health Professions Act (HPA) bylaws and the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada outlines requirements for …

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Health Professions Act

Web5076-HPA_Bylaws v2024.1 (effective 2024-02-05) College of Pharmacists of BC – HPA Bylaws 3 27. Investments 28. Auditor 29. Legal Counsel

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Coming Soon: Pharmacists Prescribing for Minor Ailments and

WebThe College is currently working with the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop and implement standards to provide pharmacists in BC with the authority to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications specified in Schedule I of the Drug Schedules Regulation, for minor ailments and contraception. The new standards for Pharmacist …

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Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception …

WebPharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC) [Updated - June 22, 2023] New regulatory standards providing pharmacists in BC with the authority to diagnose and prescribe medications to clients in British Columbia for minor ailments and contraception are now in effect.

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Controlled Prescription Program College of Pharmacists of British

WebUnder section 19 (6) (a) of the College of Pharmacists of BC’s Bylaws under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act, the controlled prescription form must be approved by the Boards of both the College of Pharmacists of BC and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. In addition, under section 22 (1) of the Pharmacy

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Health Professions Act BYLAWS SCHEDULE F PART 1

Web5078-HPA_Bylaws_Community v2023.1.docx Effective 2023-04-17 6(Posted 2023-04-17) College of Pharmacists of BC – Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice

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Guest Post: Increasing Wellness Through Pharmacists Providing …

WebPharmaCare has created a consolidated list of fully covered First Nations Health Benefits (Plan W) over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The online OTC list provides a simple, sortable reference tool to help healthcare providers, health advocates, and patients navigate Plan W and understand which OTC items are eligible benefits.

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Amendment to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the …

WebThe Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) would like to remind Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (PRA) that as of March 31, 2022, tramadol will be removed from the Prescription Drug List (PDL) and listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). Tramadol will also be listed as item 19 in the Schedule of the …

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Drug Interchangeability Update

WebDRUG INTERCHANGEABILITY 5016-FYI-Drug_Interchangeability_Update v2011.1 (Revised Oct 3, 2011) College of Pharmacists of British Columbia | 200 - 1765 West 8th Ave Vancouver, BC, V6J 5C6 | Tel: 604.733.2440 | Fax: 604.733.2493 | www.bcpharmacists.org Page 2 of 4

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

WebRecently, 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 …

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PHO Announces Vaccination Requirement for Health Professionals

WebOn February 09, 2022, Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced that she is issuing a new public health order that requires all regulated health professionals to be vaccinated by March 24, 2022, in order to work in their occupation in British Columbia.

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Acts and Bylaws College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

WebPharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA. Pharmacy Operations General Regulation. Drug Schedules Regulation. Drug Schedules Regulation Change (February 7, 2024) Note: Regulation updates can take up to several months to appear on www.bclaws.ca. Please refer to the College's updates for the most accurate information.

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Guidance for B.C. pharmacies during specialized infant formula …

WebPublic advisory Shortage of infant formulas for babies with food allergies: what you should know and do To conserve hypoallergenic infant formula during the global shortage, the BC Ministry of Health issues this guidance for pharmacies for its sale and distribution

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