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3 Things Pharmacy Technicians Can Do to Support Safe and Effective Patient Care

As a pharmacy technician you are an integral part of the pharmacy team.
Focus on Error Prevention, Non-Sterile Compounding
Impact of Salt Selection in Compounding

It is critically important that the correct salt form of a drug is used when preparing prescriptions, including compounded medications.
Message From Shenda
A Message from Shenda: Take Good Care of Yourself

In these challenging times, the Ontario Pharmacy Health Program is available to support your well-being.
Scope of Practice
Navigating Delegation of Controlled Acts

Considering delegating a controlled act? Here are some questions you can apply to your decision-making.

Allyship and the Role of Pharmacists in Supporting Indigenous Peoples and Communities
September 23, 2022
Through allyship, self-reflection, inclusive and diverse educational opportunities, and community-based collaboration, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can contribute to the path to reconciliation.
The Importance of Pronouns to your Patients
June 27, 2022
Pharmacy Connection shares this reflection from a patient who speaks to the importance of embracing equity, diversity and inclusion in everyday pharmacy practice.
EDI Strategy Will Help Promote Learning and Inclusive Experiences
May 24, 2022
The College is developing a formal equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy to support its public interest mandate and further enhance its role as Ontario’s pharmacy regulator.

Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Providing Care
July 22, 2022
This article explores Domain 1: Providing Care in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada.
Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Knowledge and Expertise
July 22, 2022
This article explores Domain 2: Knowledge and Expertise in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada.
Exploring NAPRA’s New Standards: Communication and Collaboration
July 22, 2022
This article explores Domain 3: Communication and Collaboration in NAPRA’s new Model Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada.

Importance of Assessing for Therapeutic Appropriateness
June 13, 2022
Under the NAPRA Model Standards of Practice, pharmacists must assess all prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness before the medication is dispensed.
User Feedback Continues to Enhance AIMS Program and Platform
May 26, 2022
As part of the College’s commitment to making enhancements to the Assurance and Improvement in Medication Safety (AIMS) Program, users provided insights on potential improvements to the program and platform.
AIMS Tips and Enhancements
May 26, 2022
Enhancing the user experience of completing the Pharmacy Safety Self-Assessment and recording medication safety incidents in the AIMS platform is a College priority. Here we share tips and enhancements.