Pharmacy Operations and Prescription Regulations in Ontario
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What is the requirement for providing Schedule I drug samples to the public?

  • They can only be provided with a prescription (correct)
  • They must be provided at no charge
  • They can be provided without any restrictions
  • They must be labelled accurately
  • What is the requirement for providing Schedule II drug samples to the public?

  • They can only be provided with a prescription
  • They can be provided without any restrictions
  • They must be retained within an area of the pharmacy with no public access
  • They must be provided to the public at no charge (correct)
  • What is the requirement for providing Schedule III drug samples to the public?

  • They can be provided without any restrictions
  • They must be provided at no charge
  • They can only be provided within a pharmacy when a pharmacist is present (correct)
  • They can only be provided with a prescription
  • What is the characteristic of unscheduled drugs?

    <p>They can be sold without professional supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of pharmacists who object to providing certain pharmacy products or services?

    <p>They must ensure an alternate source for the patient to obtain the service or product needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of compliance packages for medication therapy?

    <p>To organize medications by dosing intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can own or operate a pharmacy?

    <p>Only a pharmacist or a corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is repeated and serious non-compliance with pharmacy standards?

    <p>The certificate of accreditation will not be automatically renewed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a corporation to own or operate a pharmacy?

    <p>Majority of the directors must be pharmacists and majority of shares held by pharmacists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process for a new owner of a pharmacy to receive a certificate of accreditation?

    <p>They will receive a new certificate of accreditation with a new number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can terms, conditions, and limitations be applied to the Certificate of Accreditation?

    <p>In the case of non-compliance and disciplinary action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Pharmacy Technicians according to the text?

    <p>They have been approved to perform services within their scope of practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for timely notification and submission of documents and fees to the College?

    <p>Opening a new pharmacy, changing ownership, relocating, or closing a pharmacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can additional requirements be imposed on an application to operate a remote dispensing location?

    <p>If the application is being made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the designated manager/owner of a pharmacy?

    <p>Professional supervision of pharmacy personnel and signage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions can some pharmacists in department or grocery stores close earlier?

    <p>If they meet specific conditions to secure the pharmacy area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do remote dispensing locations operated by a pharmacy not contain?

    <p>Narcotics or controlled drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do automated pharmacy systems handle?

    <p>Storage, packaging, and dispensing of drugs directly to patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for the location of a Remote Dispensing Location (RDL)?

    <p>Indoors, well-lit, and ventilated for safety and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for any prescription delivery?

    <p>The patient's signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does piggybacking involve?

    <p>Adding repeats to a prescription already on the patient's file</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are patients entitled to obtain?

    <p>A copy of a prescription stamped with store information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are out-of-country prescriptions valid in Canada?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are refills and repeats treated synonymously?

    <p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are part-fills legal for narcotics and controlled drugs?

    <p>If the total quantity dispensed does not exceed the original authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does facsimile transmission refer to?

    <p>Receiving prescriptions electronically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must pharmacies do if requested by the patient or their representative, according to the regulations?

    <p>Transfer prescriptions and the language in regulations now states that prescriptions 'shall' be transferred</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for maintaining patient records?

    <p>Maintain patient records for 10 years from the last recorded professional service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is no longer permitted regarding written copies of transferred prescriptions?

    <p>Written copies marked 'transfer copy' for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for original prescriptions?

    <p>Original prescriptions are required to be kept for 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must pharmacies verify when receiving transferred prescriptions?

    <p>Verify if the transfer was made from a licensed pharmacy in Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for transferring prescriptions of drugs with no remaining quantity?

    <p>They can be transferred for documentation purposes but must be reauthorized by the physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for fax transmissions from practitioners registered in any Canadian province or territory?

    <p>They are acceptable and should be verified against known fax numbers for prescribers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for transferring certain drugs, such as narcotics and controlled substances?

    <p>They have specific transfer restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must pharmacies do with medical samples?

    <p>They must document medical samples for integrity and quality control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for pharmacy space and patient consultation rooms?

    <p>They must be outlined and maintained according to specific requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for awarding bonus air miles or loyalty points for prescription services?

    <p>Pharmacies cannot award bonus air miles or loyalty points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the location of fax machines in pharmacies?

    <p>They must be in secure areas to maintain patient confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the core components of dispensing a prescription as outlined in the text?

    <p>Gathering information, presenting options, dispensing medication, offering follow-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the OCP Council regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?

    <p>Generally inappropriate and a conflict of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the exceptions to the policy regarding routine pharmaceutical care to self or closely related family members?

    <p>Minor conditions, emergency situations, unavailability of appropriate health professional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if a member of the OCP Council decides to provide routine pharmaceutical care to themselves or closely related family members?

    <p>Document the reasons for doing so in addition to routine documentation and record-keeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, who can own and operate a pharmacy in Ontario?

    <p>Pharmacist or a corporation with a majority of pharmacist directors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is outlined in the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act, 1990?

    <p>Definitions of dispensing and the customary fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the technical components of dispensing a prescription as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Transcribing prescriptions, managing patient profiles, gathering medication history, selecting drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the cognitive components of dispensing a prescription as described in the text?

    <p>Assessing therapeutic appropriateness, confirming drug therapy safety, reviewing patient profiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the OCP Council's policy regarding providing routine pharmaceutical care to oneself or closely related family members?

    <p>Generally inappropriate and a conflict of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for pharmacy closure as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Notifying the Registrar of OCP, removing all signs and symbols, disposing of drugs according to the law, delivering prescriptions to individuals or other readily available pharmacies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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