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Licensees must ensure compliance with standards and third-party agreements

March 22, 2023

Lessons Learned: prescribing for yourself or family members is not permitted unless specific circumstances are met.

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Unregulated pharmacy team members must not be left alone

January 25, 2023

Lessons Learned: proprietors and licensees must not allow their pharmacy to be open without a pharmacist present.

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Licensees: false assumptions about claim eligibility could be costly

November 16, 2022

Lessons Learned: Claims to third-party insurers must be honest and accurate.

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Professional declarations: confirm before you click

June 15, 2022

Lessons Learned: registrants must ensure declarations are accurate and will be maintained.

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Drugs and records must be stored properly

June 1, 2022

Lessons Learned: patient records and drugs must be stored in an authorized pharmacy location.

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Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: health information must only be accessed for authorized purposes.

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Unregulated pharmacy team members must be supervised

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: licensees are responsible for the supervision and conduct of unregulated pharmacy employees.

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Providing care to an employee or co-worker can be complicated

March 23, 2022

Lessons learned: health information must be disclosed appropriately.

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Professional liability insurance (PLI) is a must

January 12, 2022

Lessons learned: Practising without PLI can lead to serious consequences for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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Shortcuts can prove costly

January 12, 2022

Lessons learned: Be thorough when working with third-party insurers and completing and maintaining pharmacy records.

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