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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?
- Having sufficient knowledge, skill, and judgment
- Being fluent in English or French
- Having professional liability insurance
- Being a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or having appropriate authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (correct)
Which activities are considered 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
Which activities are considered 'controlled acts' for pharmacy?
- Conducting health assessments
- Counseling patients on medication use
- Administering vaccinations
- Dispensing and compounding of drugs (correct)
Who can perform the 'controlled acts' of dispensing and compounding?
Who can perform the 'controlled acts' of dispensing and compounding?
- Only licensed pharmacists
- Physicians, dentists, and veterinarians
- Authorized practitioners who are regulated health profession members (correct)
- Any pharmacy staff under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
What is a requirement for the belief that an applicant will practice pharmacy with decency, honesty, and integrity?
What is a requirement for the belief that an applicant will practice pharmacy with decency, honesty, and integrity?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians?
Who can the 'controlled acts' of pharmacy be delegated to?
Who can the 'controlled acts' of pharmacy be delegated to?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to professional liability?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to professional liability?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to language fluency?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to language fluency?
What does the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS) enable?
What does the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS) enable?
What is the primary purpose of The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010?
What is the primary purpose of The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010?
What information must prescribers record on each prescription for a monitored drug?
What information must prescribers record on each prescription for a monitored drug?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 seek to reduce?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 seek to reduce?
What is the main purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
What is the main purpose of the Medication System initiative currently under development through e-Health Ontario?
What is the primary function of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What is the primary function of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 require prescribers and dispensers to comply with?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 require prescribers and dispensers to comply with?
What information is required for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the NMS?
What information is required for the submission of monitored drug prescriptions to the NMS?
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)?
Which of the following is an approved form of patient ID for obtaining prescription narcotics in Ontario?
Which of the following is an approved form of patient ID for obtaining prescription narcotics in Ontario?
Under what circumstances are Ontarians exempt from providing personal ID to receive prescription narcotics and controlled drug medications?
Under what circumstances are Ontarians exempt from providing personal ID to receive prescription narcotics and controlled drug medications?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act state about patient consent for information disclosure?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act state about patient consent for information disclosure?
What type of checks does the NMS perform in real-time to identify potential drug therapy concerns?
What type of checks does the NMS perform in real-time to identify potential drug therapy concerns?
What does the Pharmacy Act, 1991 define?
What does the Pharmacy Act, 1991 define?
What is included in the expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Ontario?
What is included in the expanded scope of practice for pharmacists in Ontario?
Who can use specific pharmacy-related titles in Ontario?
Who can use specific pharmacy-related titles in Ontario?
How many classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals are there in Ontario?
How many classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals are there in Ontario?
Which of the following is not one of the four classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals in Ontario?
Which of the following is not one of the four classes of certificates of registration for pharmacy professionals in Ontario?
What type of checks are performed by the NMS based on the analysis of dispensing records?
What type of checks are performed by the NMS based on the analysis of dispensing records?
What is the purpose of the NMS in collecting information on monitored drug prescriptions in Ontario?
What is the purpose of the NMS in collecting information on monitored drug prescriptions in Ontario?
Which system is used for processing claims under the ODB program and preventing misuse?
Which system is used for processing claims under the ODB program and preventing misuse?
Which Act ensures the quality of interchangeable drug products and provides confirmation of their designation under Ontario legislation?
Which Act ensures the quality of interchangeable drug products and provides confirmation of their designation under Ontario legislation?
What does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index use for classification and which drugs does it include?
What does the Ontario Drug Benefit Formulary/Comparative Drug Index use for classification and which drugs does it include?
What does the Drug Identification Number (DIN) identify for drugs?
What does the Drug Identification Number (DIN) identify for drugs?
Which system links pharmacies and some doctors directly to the Ministry in Ontario?
Which system links pharmacies and some doctors directly to the Ministry in Ontario?
Which legislation outlines restrictions on the delegation of controlled acts in pharmacy and allows certain health professionals to perform these acts?
Which legislation outlines restrictions on the delegation of controlled acts in pharmacy and allows certain health professionals to perform these acts?
What does the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA) define?
What does the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA) define?
What does the Health Network System facilitate?
What does the Health Network System facilitate?
What does the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) ensure?
What does the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act (DIDFA) ensure?
What does the RHPA allow pharmacists to do?
What does the RHPA allow pharmacists to do?
What does the government pay for in terms of medication for ODB patients?
What does the government pay for in terms of medication for ODB patients?
What is the Off-Formulary Interchangeability in the context of drugs?
What is the Off-Formulary Interchangeability in the context of drugs?
What must a pharmacist do when presenting an interchangeable prescription to a patient with a private drug plan or a cash paying patient?
What must a pharmacist do when presenting an interchangeable prescription to a patient with a private drug plan or a cash paying patient?
What is required for a patient to obtain the brand name drug when a generic drug is available?
What is required for a patient to obtain the brand name drug when a generic drug is available?
What information must be included on an itemized receipt for all prescriptions?
What information must be included on an itemized receipt for all prescriptions?
Who establishes the professional fee charged by each pharmacy?
Who establishes the professional fee charged by each pharmacy?
What must be displayed in the dispensary of the pharmacy in full view of the patients?
What must be displayed in the dispensary of the pharmacy in full view of the patients?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 require for patient consent regarding information disclosure?
What does the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010 require for patient consent regarding information disclosure?
What is required for the belief that an applicant will practice pharmacy with decency, honesty, and integrity?
What is required for the belief that an applicant will practice pharmacy with decency, honesty, and integrity?
What is the primary purpose of The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010?
What is the primary purpose of The Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010?
What is the primary function of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What is the primary function of the Narcotics Monitoring System (NMS)?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to language fluency?
What is a requirement for issuance of a certificate of registration for pharmacy technicians related to language fluency?
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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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