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What is the requirement for providing Schedule I drug samples to the public?
What is the requirement for providing Schedule I drug samples to the public?
What is the requirement for providing Schedule II drug samples to the public?
What is the requirement for providing Schedule II drug samples to the public?
What is the requirement for providing Schedule III drug samples to the public?
What is the requirement for providing Schedule III drug samples to the public?
What is the characteristic of unscheduled drugs?
What is the characteristic of unscheduled drugs?
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What is the responsibility of pharmacists who object to providing certain pharmacy products or services?
What is the responsibility of pharmacists who object to providing certain pharmacy products or services?
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What is the purpose of compliance packages for medication therapy?
What is the purpose of compliance packages for medication therapy?
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Who can own or operate a pharmacy?
Who can own or operate a pharmacy?
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What happens if there is repeated and serious non-compliance with pharmacy standards?
What happens if there is repeated and serious non-compliance with pharmacy standards?
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What is required for a corporation to own or operate a pharmacy?
What is required for a corporation to own or operate a pharmacy?
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What is the process for a new owner of a pharmacy to receive a certificate of accreditation?
What is the process for a new owner of a pharmacy to receive a certificate of accreditation?
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Under what circumstances can terms, conditions, and limitations be applied to the Certificate of Accreditation?
Under what circumstances can terms, conditions, and limitations be applied to the Certificate of Accreditation?
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What is the role of Pharmacy Technicians according to the text?
What is the role of Pharmacy Technicians according to the text?
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What is required for timely notification and submission of documents and fees to the College?
What is required for timely notification and submission of documents and fees to the College?
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When can additional requirements be imposed on an application to operate a remote dispensing location?
When can additional requirements be imposed on an application to operate a remote dispensing location?
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What is the responsibility of the designated manager/owner of a pharmacy?
What is the responsibility of the designated manager/owner of a pharmacy?
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Under what conditions can some pharmacists in department or grocery stores close earlier?
Under what conditions can some pharmacists in department or grocery stores close earlier?
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What do remote dispensing locations operated by a pharmacy not contain?
What do remote dispensing locations operated by a pharmacy not contain?
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What do automated pharmacy systems handle?
What do automated pharmacy systems handle?
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What are the requirements for the location of a Remote Dispensing Location (RDL)?
What are the requirements for the location of a Remote Dispensing Location (RDL)?
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What is required for any prescription delivery?
What is required for any prescription delivery?
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What does piggybacking involve?
What does piggybacking involve?
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What are patients entitled to obtain?
What are patients entitled to obtain?
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Are out-of-country prescriptions valid in Canada?
Are out-of-country prescriptions valid in Canada?
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Are refills and repeats treated synonymously?
Are refills and repeats treated synonymously?
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When are part-fills legal for narcotics and controlled drugs?
When are part-fills legal for narcotics and controlled drugs?
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What does facsimile transmission refer to?
What does facsimile transmission refer to?
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What must pharmacies do if requested by the patient or their representative, according to the regulations?
What must pharmacies do if requested by the patient or their representative, according to the regulations?
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What is the requirement for maintaining patient records?
What is the requirement for maintaining patient records?
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What is no longer permitted regarding written copies of transferred prescriptions?
What is no longer permitted regarding written copies of transferred prescriptions?
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What is the requirement for original prescriptions?
What is the requirement for original prescriptions?
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What must pharmacies verify when receiving transferred prescriptions?
What must pharmacies verify when receiving transferred prescriptions?
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What is the requirement for transferring prescriptions of drugs with no remaining quantity?
What is the requirement for transferring prescriptions of drugs with no remaining quantity?
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What is the requirement for fax transmissions from practitioners registered in any Canadian province or territory?
What is the requirement for fax transmissions from practitioners registered in any Canadian province or territory?
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What is the requirement for transferring certain drugs, such as narcotics and controlled substances?
What is the requirement for transferring certain drugs, such as narcotics and controlled substances?
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What must pharmacies do with medical samples?
What must pharmacies do with medical samples?
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What is the requirement for pharmacy space and patient consultation rooms?
What is the requirement for pharmacy space and patient consultation rooms?
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What is the requirement for awarding bonus air miles or loyalty points for prescription services?
What is the requirement for awarding bonus air miles or loyalty points for prescription services?
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What is the requirement for the location of fax machines in pharmacies?
What is the requirement for the location of fax machines in pharmacies?
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What are the core components of dispensing a prescription as outlined in the text?
What are the core components of dispensing a prescription as outlined in the text?
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What is the responsibility of the OCP Council regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?
What is the responsibility of the OCP Council regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?
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What are the exceptions to the policy regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?
What are the exceptions to the policy regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?
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What is required if a member of the OCP Council decides to provide routine pharmaceutical care to themselves or closely related family members?
What is required if a member of the OCP Council decides to provide routine pharmaceutical care to themselves or closely related family members?
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According to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, who can own and operate a pharmacy in Ontario?
According to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, who can own and operate a pharmacy in Ontario?
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What is outlined in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, 1990?
What is outlined in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, 1990?
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What are the technical components of dispensing a prescription as mentioned in the text?
What are the technical components of dispensing a prescription as mentioned in the text?
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What are the cognitive components of dispensing a prescription as described in the text?
What are the cognitive components of dispensing a prescription as described in the text?
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What is the OCP Council's policy regarding providing routine pharmaceutical care to oneself or closely related family members?
What is the OCP Council's policy regarding providing routine pharmaceutical care to oneself or closely related family members?
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What is the requirement for pharmacy closure as mentioned in the text?
What is the requirement for pharmacy closure as mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Pharmacy Operations and Prescription Regulations in Canada
- The designated manager/owner of a pharmacy must have their name or license displayed, and they are responsible for professional supervision of pharmacy personnel and signage.
- A pharmacist must be physically present at all times to supervise the pharmacy.
- Some pharmacists in department or grocery stores can close earlier if they meet specific conditions to secure the pharmacy area.
- Remote dispensing locations are operated by a pharmacy but not at the same location, and they cannot contain narcotics or controlled drugs.
- Automated pharmacy systems handle storage, packaging, and dispensing of drugs directly to patients.
- The RDL must be located indoors, well-lit, and ventilated for safety and security, and cannot contain narcotics or controlled drugs.
- Drugs in specific schedules cannot be sent through mail, and any prescription delivery requires the patient's signature.
- Piggybacking involves adding repeats to a prescription already on the patient's file, erasing existing refills is not allowed.
- Patients or their agents are entitled to obtain a copy of a prescription, which must be stamped with store information.
- Canadian prescriptions with authorized repeats may be filled, refilled, and transferred, but out-of-country prescriptions are not valid.
- Refills and repeats are treated synonymously, and part-fills are legal for both narcotics and controlled drugs if the total quantity dispensed does not exceed the original authorization.
- Facsimile transmission refers to receiving prescriptions electronically, and the authenticity of the prescription must be evaluated considering the content, the prescriber, and the location of transmission.
Pharmacy Ownership and Operations Regulations in Ontario
- According to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, pharmacies must be owned and operated by a pharmacist or a corporation with a majority of pharmacist directors
- Specific fees are in effect for pharmacy new openings, change in ownership, relocation, and amalgamation
- Requirements for pharmacy closure include notifying the Registrar of OCP, removing all signs and symbols, disposing of drugs according to the law, and delivering prescriptions to individuals or other readily available pharmacies
- Procedures for selling a pharmacy to another pharmacist or transferring stock of drugs and prescription files to another pharmacy with patient retention intent
- Core components of dispensing a prescription include information gathering, presenting options to the patient, dispensing the medication, and offering follow-up as required
- Definitions of dispensing and the customary fee, as set by the operator of the pharmacy, are outlined in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, 1990
- Technical components of dispensing include transcribing prescriptions, managing patient profiles, gathering medication history, selecting drugs, checking expiry dates, and completing computer order entry
- Cognitive components of dispensing involve assessing therapeutic appropriateness, confirming drug therapy safety, reviewing patient profiles, providing necessary information to patients, identifying drug therapy problems, educating patients, and providing follow-up
- OCP Council policy states that it is generally inappropriate and a conflict of interest for a member to provide routine pharmaceutical care to themselves or closely related family members
- Exceptions to the policy include providing care in minor conditions, emergency situations, or when another appropriate health professional is not readily available
- If a member decides to provide care, they must document the reasons for doing so in addition to routine documentation and record-keeping
- The policy is approved by the OCP Council
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Test your knowledge of pharmacy operations and prescription regulations in Canada, with a focus on Ontario. This quiz covers key aspects such as pharmacy ownership, dispensing procedures, prescription regulations, and professional responsibilities in the pharmacy setting.