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Month: July 2020

Spring/Summer 2020

Upcoming Changes to the College’s Registration and Quality Assurance Regulations

July 29, 2020 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

In order to update the current approach to registration and quality assurance, the College has submitted proposed amendments to Regulation 202/94 (under the Pharmacy Act) to the Ministry of Health. It is anticipated that the government will approve these in

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Discipline Decisions (Spring-Summer 2020)

July 29, 2020 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

Sinan Hadi (OCP #608706) At a hearing on February 3, 2020, a Panel of the Discipline Committee made findings of professional misconduct against Sinan Hadi with respect to the following incidents: Edward Essa (OCP #58521) At a hearing on February

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Spring/Summer 2020

New Designated Manager e-Learning Module

July 29, 2020 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

The College recently released an interactive and engaging Designated Manager (DM) e-Learning module, which provides an overview of key responsibilities and expectations of the DM. It is recommended that both current DMs and pharmacists who are considering the role in

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Focus on Error Prevention, Spring/Summer 2020

Focus on Error Prevention (Spring-Summer 2020)

July 29, 2020 by Pharmacy Connection 0 comments

By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. The selection of an incorrect drug during computer order entry is a common source of medication errors. The potential for error is enhanced when two drugs have similar names, strengths and directions for use as

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