New training for pharmacists to substitute medications

Pharmacists in Saskatchewan to gain new prescribing powers

Pharmacists in Saskatchewan will soon have the ability to substitute medications under certain conditions following new training and expanded scope of practice. The Government of Saskatchewan announced the change as part of its Health Human Resources Action Plan. The move is aimed at reducing treatment delays and making care more accessible, particularly in rural and small-town communities. Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the change will st…

New training for pharmacists to substitute medications

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New training for pharmacists to safely substitute medications – Clark's Crossing Gazette

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care to patients with new training that will allow them to substitute medications under specific conditions.  With this new training, pharmacists will be able to prescribe alternative medications under conditions approved by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) such as during a supply disruption or shortage of a prescribed drug. For example,…

New Training for Pharmacists to Safely Substitute Medications

The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care to patients with new training that will allow them to substitute medications under specific conditions.  With this new training, pharmacists will be able to prescribe alternative medications under conditions approved by the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) such as during a supply disruption or shortage of a prescribed drug. For example,…