Summer 2018
In the Spring 2017 issue of Pharmacy Connection we shared with readers information about the role of pharmacy professionals in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). This remains an important topic for all…
Discipline Decisions, Summer 2018
Magdy Salama (OCP #209088) Following three separate hearings, held on September 23 and 24, 2015, a Panel of the Discipline Committee made findings of professional misconduct against Mr. Magdy Salama:…
Focus on Error Prevention, Summer 2018
By Ian Stewart R.Ph, B.Sc.Phm. Failure to accurately process information is a human factor which often results in the occurrence of medication errors. Confirmation bias is often a contributing factor.…
Spring 2018
On May 1, 2018, new regulations under the Regulated Health Professions Act came into effect. These amendments are part of the Protecting Patients Act, which was passed on May 30,…