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Who can engage in the practice of pharmacy in Ontario as a pharmacist, pharmacy student, intern or pharmacy technician?
Who can engage in the practice of pharmacy in Ontario as a pharmacist, pharmacy student, intern or pharmacy technician?
What are considered as 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
What are considered as 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
Who can perform the 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
Who can perform the 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for pharmacy technicians?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for pharmacy technicians?
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What must the applicant's past and present conduct afford reasonable grounds for?
What must the applicant's past and present conduct afford reasonable grounds for?
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What must the applicant provide evidence of to the Registrar for issuance of a certificate of registration?
What must the applicant provide evidence of to the Registrar for issuance of a certificate of registration?
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What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for engaging in the practice of pharmacy?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for engaging in the practice of pharmacy?
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Who can the 'controlled acts' for pharmacy be delegated to?
Who can the 'controlled acts' for pharmacy be delegated to?
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What is the purpose of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What is the purpose of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
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What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 seek to achieve?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 seek to achieve?
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What information must prescribers record on each prescription for a monitored drug?
What information must prescribers record on each prescription for a monitored drug?
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Who is unable to access patient profile information through the Narcotics Monitoring System?
Who is unable to access patient profile information through the Narcotics Monitoring System?
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What does the Narcotics Monitoring System enable retrospective reviews of?
What does the Narcotics Monitoring System enable retrospective reviews of?
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What is the purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
What is the purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
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What is required for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the NMS?
What is required for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the NMS?
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When did The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 come into effect?
When did The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 come into effect?
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What information is required for submission to Ontario's Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What information is required for submission to Ontario's Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
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Which forms of patient ID are approved for obtaining prescription narcotics in Ontario?
Which forms of patient ID are approved for obtaining prescription narcotics in Ontario?
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When are Ontarians required to provide personal ID to receive prescription narcotics and controlled drug medications?
When are Ontarians required to provide personal ID to receive prescription narcotics and controlled drug medications?
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What is an exception to the requirement of submitting prescriptions to Ontario's NMS?
What is an exception to the requirement of submitting prescriptions to Ontario's NMS?
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Can patient consent opt out of the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act for information disclosure?
Can patient consent opt out of the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act for information disclosure?
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What does the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS) perform in real-time?
What does the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS) perform in real-time?
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What does the expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Ontario include?
What does the expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Ontario include?
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Who can use specific pharmacy-related titles in Ontario?
Who can use specific pharmacy-related titles in Ontario?
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What does the Pharmacy Act, 1991 define?
What does the Pharmacy Act, 1991 define?
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What classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals are there in Ontario?
What classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals are there in Ontario?
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What is the maximum age for seniors to receive funding for shingles vaccine under the ODB?
What is the maximum age for seniors to receive funding for shingles vaccine under the ODB?
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How many drugs have been added to the ODB Formulary since 2009?
How many drugs have been added to the ODB Formulary since 2009?
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What is the purpose of Off-Formulary Interchangeability?
What is the purpose of Off-Formulary Interchangeability?
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What must a patient do if they wish to obtain the brand name drug when a prescription for an interchangeable product is presented to the pharmacist?
What must a patient do if they wish to obtain the brand name drug when a prescription for an interchangeable product is presented to the pharmacist?
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What is the requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for pharmacy technicians?
What is the requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration in any class for pharmacy technicians?
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What information must be included on the itemized receipt for all prescriptions?
What information must be included on the itemized receipt for all prescriptions?
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Who establishes the professional fee for each pharmacy?
Who establishes the professional fee for each pharmacy?
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What is the responsibility of the pharmacist when a prescription is presented for an interchangeable product?
What is the responsibility of the pharmacist when a prescription is presented for an interchangeable product?
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What is the requirement for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What is the requirement for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
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What is the purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
What is the purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
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What must the applicant's past and present conduct afford reasonable grounds for to obtain a certificate of registration?
What must the applicant's past and present conduct afford reasonable grounds for to obtain a certificate of registration?
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Who can pharmacists delegate tasks to, according to the RHPA?
Who can pharmacists delegate tasks to, according to the RHPA?
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What does the Health Network System in Ontario facilitate?
What does the Health Network System in Ontario facilitate?
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What does the DIDFA ensure regarding interchangeable drug products?
What does the DIDFA ensure regarding interchangeable drug products?
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What does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index include?
What does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index include?
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What does the unique 8-digit DIN for drugs identify?
What does the unique 8-digit DIN for drugs identify?
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What do the DPRA and RHPA outline restrictions and regulations for?
What do the DPRA and RHPA outline restrictions and regulations for?
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What does the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) work in tandem with?
What does the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) work in tandem with?
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What classification system does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index use?
What classification system does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index use?
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What does the Health Network System in Ontario link pharmacies and some doctors directly to?
What does the Health Network System in Ontario link pharmacies and some doctors directly to?
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What is the purpose of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) facilitated by the Health Network System?
What is the purpose of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) facilitated by the Health Network System?
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What does the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA) define?
What does the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA) define?
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What does the RHPA outline restrictions on?
What does the RHPA outline restrictions on?
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Study Notes
Ontario's Narcotics Monitoring System and Pharmacy Regulations
- The Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS) collects information on monitored drug prescriptions in Ontario.
- Required information for submission to NMS includes drug details, patient information, pharmacist and pharmacy IDs.
- Approved forms of patient ID for obtaining prescription narcotics in Ontario are listed.
- Ontarians are required to provide personal ID to receive prescription narcotics and controlled drug medications.
- Exceptions to the requirement of submitting prescriptions to NMS include in-patient hospital treatments.
- Patient consent cannot opt out of the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act for information disclosure.
- The NMS performs real-time Drug Utilization Review (DUR) checks to identify potential drug therapy concerns.
- Various DUR checks are performed by the NMS based on the analysis of dispensing records.
- The Pharmacy Act, 1991 defines the scope of practice for pharmacists and the controlled acts related to pharmacy practice.
- The expanded scope of practice for pharmacists includes flu vaccination and renewal or adaptation of patient prescriptions.
- Only a registered member of the Ontario College of Pharmacists can use specific pharmacy-related titles.
- The four classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals in Ontario include pharmacist, registered pharmacy student, intern, and...
Pharmacy Regulations and Systems in Ontario
- The RHPA outlines restrictions on the delegation of controlled acts in pharmacy, allowing certain health professionals to perform these acts.
- Pharmacists can delegate tasks to pharmacy technicians or assistants, as long as it is clinically appropriate and in the patient's best interests.
- The Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA) defines critical terms and concepts central to pharmacy practice, such as 'drug', 'prescription', 'prescriber', 'pharmacy', 'pharmacist', and 'registered pharmacy technician'.
- The Health Network System is a province-wide computed system in Ontario that links pharmacies and some doctors directly to the Ministry, used for processing claims under the ODB program and preventing misuse.
- The Health Network System facilitates ODB claims processing by validating patient eligibility and calculating prescription costs, supporting proper and safe use of drugs through Drug Utilization Review (DUR).
- The Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) ensures the quality of interchangeable drug products and provides confirmation of their designation under Ontario legislation.
- DIDFA and the ODB Act work in tandem, with drugs listed in the ODB Formulary being interchangeable if they have more than one manufacturer and meet interchangeability requirements.
- The Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index uses a pharmacologic-therapeutic classification system and includes drugs eligible for seniors, disability assistance, and welfare recipients.
- All drugs have a unique 8-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) that identifies the manufacturer, active ingredient(s), strength, route of administration, and pharmaceutical dosage form.
- The DPRA and RHPA outline restrictions and regulations for the delegation and performance of controlled acts in pharmacy.
- The Health Network System in Ontario is used for processing ODB claims and supporting the proper and safe use of drugs through Drug Utilization Review (DUR).
- The DIDFA ensures the quality and interchangeability of drug products, working in tandem with the ODB Act and the ODB Formulary in Ontario.
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Test your knowledge of Ontario's pharmacy regulations and narcotics monitoring system with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as the Narcotics Monitoring System, Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, Health Network System, and Drug Utilization Review. See how well you understand the laws and procedures governing pharmacy practice in Ontario.
